So we headed up to Raleigh for the 2nd time in 2 years to see the Vegas Golden Knights play the Hurricanes. The result didn't go the way we wnated the first time, we were hoping for a change this time around.
We took the boys out of school early as it was the last day before the Christmas break, and they weren't going to miss out on much. A smooth ride up north but we hit a bit of traffic as we got nearer to Raleigh. We are staying the night in the hope of looking around Raleigh and Chapel Hill tomorrow and have booked the night at Home2 Suites about 2 miles from the PNC Arena.
It was easy getting into the parking and the arena and after world's most expensive Chick Fil-A dinner, we get to our seats. We are in the lower section of the arena, in the corner, at the end Vegas will attack twice. Boys are pretty excited, decked out in their newish VGK jerseys, and hoping for a win.
Only 10 minutes in and the Hurricanes were 1-0 up, but Vegas came down our end and leveled it up 3 minutes later. Vegas looked to be on top in the first period, dominating the game and having plenty of shots. That all changed starting in the 2nd period. The Canes scored in the 24th minutes and by 32 had another 2 in the net. Down 1-4, the only consolation was that we were at the end where most of the goals were being scored. The 3rd period started with a Knights player in the box within a minute, and he barely had time to sit down and the Canes scored again. Our fate was complete. Then the nail was hammered in 3 minutes later as the Canes scored their 6th. With 6 minutes left, we'd seen enough, and decided to sneak out before all the Canes fans cloggded up the parking lot. As a consolation, Vegas got 2 goals after we left, but were convincingly beaten 3-6. That makes us 0-2 in Vegas games. We should have known things were not going to go wel when B dropped his fries on the ground before the first puck was even dropped. But it was a fun night, and while not officially a Christmas present, a gift of an experience rather that a thing is what I'd much prefer for them.
BL&M @ Vegas Golden Knights v Carolina Hurricanes @ PNC Arena, Raleigh
Unfortunately I started getting a migraine during the game. A good night's sleep and one of my tablets couldn't rectify the problem, so instead of spending Wednesday in Raleigh, we checked out and drove straight home. Maybe next season we'll have better luck.
Carolina Hurricanes 6: A. Svechnikov (10), J. Staal (24), J. Kotkaniemi (30), M. Bunting (32), S. Jarvis (41), B. Skjei (44) defeated Las Vegas Golden Knights 3: W. Carrier (13, 79), J. Eichel (78).
Crowd: 18,815
