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    Believe it or not, the Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final.Reilly Smith scored at 13:02 of the third period to lift theGolden Knightspastthe Winnipeg Jets, 3-2, in Game 4 on Friday night. Vegas takes a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven, and in the big moment, the Golden Knights’ top line consisting of Smith, William Karl son and Jonathan Marche sault made it po sible.Vegas’ trio combined for 15 points through the first four games against Winnipeg. It’s evident the Jets defensemen have their hands full as all three are capable of changing the game in a single moment.Marche sault, though held to one a sist in Game 4, scored 35 seconds into Wednesday’s win. So it was naturalwith an opportunity to control their own fate,Marche sault’s Francisco Liriano Jersey line mates shined. Smith’s tallyproved to be the game-winning goal. It was only his second goal of the playoffs.”They’re so good puck,” Smith said of his line, via NBC Sports.”They’re able toslow things down. It’s been a treat all year to play with them.”GOLDEN STANDARD Karl son opened the game’s scoring on Vegas’ power play. Connor Hellebuyck initially shut down the Fin from the left dot but Karl son had his revenge on the ensuing faceoff. Karl son drifted back near the left circle and fired the shot past Hellebuyck’s outstretched blocker side. Both teams never had the comfort of a two-goal lead; they exchanged goals throughout the next forty plus minutes. Patrik Laine and Tyler Myers scored for Winnipeg, Tomas Nosek for Vegas.Vegas,however, never dominated the offensive zone. Much like Game 3, Winnipeg constantly pushed on offense leaving Marc-Andre Fleury to bail his team out.”Winnipeg comes in waves,” Smith said.”(Fleury)did a good job closing the door, defense did a good job clearing pucks.Fleury maintained Gerrit Cole Jersey his cool and barely cracked he didn’t even recognize Myers’ shot entered the net. For the longest time, a Winnipeg tally seemed imminent as it was outshooting Vegas 34-27 at one point. That until, Smith took advantage of Dustin Byfuglien’s error.Reilly pounced on the puck as Byfuglien fanned on a pa s in Winnipeg’s offensive zone. It was the break Vegas and Smith needed as the home team held a one-goal lead for the remaining six minutes. The Golden Knights head to Winnipeg with an opportunity to close out the series. Though it is a cushion, the 3-1 lead can easily shrink.”It’s hard to close out teams,” Smith said.”So we got to stick to our game plan. We’ve been doing it all year. We’ll do our best to go into Winnipeg and do that.”MORE: Sporting News provided updates throughout Game 4(all times Eastern). Third Period 10:50 Byfuglien fails to keep the puck in the offensive zone, thought it was an icing as time dwindled down. Golden Knights win 3-2. 10:46 The T-Mobile Arena is getting loud. Just Houston Astros Jersey over a minute remaining in the game, Vegas leads 3-2 and the Jets take their timeout. Hellebuyck is pulled for the extra attacker.10:40 Karl son has a partial breakaway but Hellebuyck flashes the glove. 4:12 remaining in the game.10:33 Or so we thought! Dustin Byfuglien fans on his shot and Reilly Smith scores on a breakaway to give Vegas the lead with under six minutes left. Golden Knights lead 3-2. The crowd in Vegas comes to life after Reilly Smith gives the Golden Knights a 3-2 lead in the third period. Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) 10:32 As the Golden Knights established zone pre sure, Luca Sbisa broke his stick to end Vegas’ pre sure. Winnipeg leads in shots 37-24.10:29 We’ve reached the halfway point of the period. Jets keep piling on shots. Is this one bound for overtime?10:25 Winnipeg has eight shots on goal. Shea Theodore just recorded Vegas’ first shot of the period at 12:53.10:19 After some confusion, officials determine that Tyler Myersscored. Fleury, Vegas and most everyone in attendance were unaware the puck entered the net. Jets tie 2-2. Took a second to realize it but Myers ties the game. NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) 10:17 Justin Verlander Jersey Wheeler tries to connect withScheifelein front of the net but the puck stays out of the net. Seconds later, Wheeler nearly scores. The Jets are swarming.10:15 Winnipeg manages three shots on the power play but Fleury stands tall and none go in. The Jets are 0-for-4 on the power play tonight.10:13 Brayden McNabb commits a penalty on Mark Scheifele 28 seconds into the period. McNabb for cro schecking; Winnipeg isonthe power play.10:12 Time for the third period!Second Period9:52 Winnipeg ends the period with a 25-22 shot advantage, but Vegas maintains the lead on the scoreboard.9:43 With a pile up in front of the net, Laine saw the puck all alone. He attempts to put the puckpast Fleury but Fleury clears the puck away. Winnipeg’s power play is over but Winnipeg is slowly seizing momentum.9:41 Nikolaj Ehlers draws the penalty on Luca Sbisa. Winnipeg has its third power play of the period with a chance to tie the game again.9:35 Talk about redemption. 43 seconds after Laine scores on Nosek’s penalty, Nosek takes advantage of Hellebuyck’s miscue. A sisted by Pierre-Edouard Bellemareand Luca Sbisa. Golden Knights lead 2-1. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) 9:33 Patrik Laine converts on the PP and the Jets have tied the game. A sisted by Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler. Game tied 1-1. LAINE LASER : : Dustin Byfuglien: Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) 9:31 Tomas Nosek heads to the penalty box for tripping Jacob Trouba. Winnipeg is back to the power play.9:29 Nate Schmidt starts from his own end and ultimately puts a shot on Hellebuyck. Schmidt didn’t score but impre sive sequence, nonethele s.9:21 Fleury continues to do Fleury things. Marc-Andre Fleury, who stacks the pads, robs Bryan Littleto preserve the Vegas lead.9:19 Blake Marwin Gonzalez Jersey Wheeler is slashedin the offensive zone. Winnipeg heads to its first power play of the game; Karl son penalized for slashing.9:16 Alex Tuch intercepts Chiarot in front of Hellebuyck and nearly extends Vegas’ lead. The Jets goaltender stands tall and now has 12 saves in the game.9:14 Welcome back. It’s time for the second period. James Neal sure is ready.Gotta check that flow. NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) First Period 8:55 First

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