Winnipeg, Manitoba • Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and said the expansion Vegas Golden Knights sent a message, bouncing back with a 3-1 series-evening win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference final.
"Every time we need a big game as a group, we show up," Marchessault said. "We showed the hockey world we earned the right to be here."
Kyle Connor scored midway through the third period to pull Winnipeg within a goal. Marchessault restored the two-goal lead 1:28 later.
"If you're going to talk out there in the media that you have to be better, I think you need to lead by example," he said.