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Cernak's shot trickles in

Erik Cernak fires a shot from the top of the circle and sees it squeek over the goal line, giving the Lightning a 1-0 lead in the 1st period

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Ehlers' second goal (ASL Cast)

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Howden tips in Theodore's shot

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Staal ties it back up

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Karlsson gives Golden Knights lead

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Ehlers lights lamp again

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