One stat that is prominent in the Vegas and San Jose series is the number of lead changes for both teams. In five games between the two teams, there have been zero lead changes. It has put an emphasis on allowing the game to get off to a good start.
Scoring has appeared very early on. In the last four games, all four opening goals have been scored in the first two minutes of the first period.
Vegas came back home with the series tied at 1-1. They also had the advantage of having three more home games.