Overview
- Carter Hart left at 8:24 of the first period with an apparent left-leg injury and did not return.
- Under NHL Rule 8.1, play continued while Columbus had possession, and Boone Jenner scored on the sequence.
- Akira Schmid replaced Hart and made 21 saves in relief to earn the victory.
- Vegas overturned a 2-0 deficit as Reilly Smith scored twice, with Jack Eichel, Mark Stone and Brett Howden adding goals.
- Coach Bruce Cassidy offered no immediate update on Hart and said more information is expected by Friday or Saturday, while Adin Hill practiced and could be close to playing.