After a Game 1 victory that was both lopsided and a nail-biter, the visiting Carolina Hurricanes look to take further command of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Washington Capitals in Thursday's Game 2.

Despite blowing an early 2-0 lead and managing just seven shots over the final two periods, the Vegas Golden Knights say there is no need to hit the panic button heading into Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday in Las Vegas.