Golden Knights top Jets 3-1 in Game 2

The Vegas Golden Knights' celebrate after Jonathan Marchessault (81) scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, not shown, during first period game 2 NHL Western Conference Finals hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, May 14, 2018. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP) The Vegas Golden Knights' celebrate after Jonathan Marchessault (81) scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, not shown, during first period game 2 NHL Western Conference Finals hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, May 14, 2018. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

By Associated Press May 15, 2018 2 min read

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 30 shots, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 series-evening win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference final.

Kyle Connor scored midway through the third period to pull Winnipeg within a goal. Marchessault restored the two-goal lead 1:28 later.

Tomas Tatar scored 6:37 into the game for the Golden Knights.

Connor Hellebuyck had 25 saves for the Jets.

Game 3 is Wednesday night in Las Vegas.