Winning Play: Handling Hertl

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesCarrying over from last year’s series, Tomas Hertl decimated the Vegas Golden Knights, especially down low, in Game 1.

Last year, #VegasBorn had no answer for Hertl. Last night looked much the same.

Hertl, on his dominant down-low game: "It's my type of game. I love to play down there."

Key to series: Does VGK have the personnel to make Hertl love it a little less down low?#SJSharks

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) April 11, 2019 The Golden Knights turned the tables in Game 2’s 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Granted, there was limited 5-on-5 action because of the 11 total power plays. But some possible trends emerged as to how Gerard Gallant will combat…