A resurgent Marc-Andre Fleury in this year's tournament, leading the Golden Knights into the Western Conference finals as the Conn Smythefront-runner andthe single most important player in this postseason. But his historic pace led some to wonder when regre sion would set in. The Jets solved the formula that eluded the Kings and Sharks before them in Friday's Game 1, beating Fleury for three rapid-fire goals onsix shots in the first period ( ) and clamped down late for a 4-2 win to begin the best-of-seven series. Dustin Byfuglien scored first 65 seconds into the game and Patrik Laine followed five minutes later, putting the Knights into a 2-0 hole for just the second time this postseason. Winnipeg's third goal, scored by Joel Armia7:35 into the game, initially was waved off for goaltenderinterference. Jets coach Paul Maurice challenged the ruling, and the call on the ice was overturned for the first review controversy in the Stanley Cup semifinals. GOLDEN STANDARD At the time, it felt like Vegas coach Gerard Gallant might pull Fleury. The Golden Knights came out flat. Fleury remained in the game, though, and Brayden McNabb responded 35 seconds later with a goal that tilted momentum away from the Jets. "We had a week off, too," Fleury said. "Sometimes getting your legs under you takes a few minutes, and they took advantage." Vegas initially set the tone in the second period, but Mark Scheifele'spower-play goal 9:35 in gave the Jets a 4-1 lead and set in motion the second phase of their gameplan: Clog the Ted Williams Jersey neutral zone to negate the speedy Knights' strength in transition. It worked, and Connor Hellebuyckturned aside 19 of the 21 shots they did manage. Blake Wheeler, who a sisted on three of the Jets' goals, and Scheifele(goal, a sist) are now tied for the active playoff points lead. Byfuglien'sgoal and a sist gave him 15 points in 13 games, leading all defensemen. And the Jets' lethal power play went 2 for 4 against the best penalty-killing team in the playoffs. But the key to the series remains Fleury. He entered with a pristine .951 save percentage, the best in NHL history for a goalie with at least 10 playoff starts, and shouldn't be faulted entirely for the lo s. Still, with four goals on 26 shots, it was his lowest single-game save percentage so far these playoffs (.846). Did you see the goals?" Gallant asked rhetorically before mounting a defense for Fleury."Hes the best goalie in the playoffs as far as Im concerned. And he will be. He needs to be. Anything le s is a step back the Knights can ill-afford. Sporting News kept tabs onlive updates and highlights throughout the game. See below to find out how it unfolded. (All times Eastern.) MORE: Shots on goal: 22-18, Jets 9:58 p.m. That'll do it for Game 1. The stars all came through for the Jets, led by Blake Wheeler's three a sists and two points apiece for Mark Scheifele and Dustin Byfuglien. More important, they cracked Marc-Andre Fleury, who recorded his Blank Jersey lowest single-game save percentage so far these playoffs (.846). 9:53 p.m. Marc-Andre Fleury is out. Empty net for Vegas with 2:35 left. 9:48 p.m. Vegas has managed just three shots14:56 into the third. Winnipeg is clogging the neutral zone, negating the Knights' speed. They can't get anything going. 9:33 p.m. Ryan Reaves called for charging 5:09 into the third period. Winnipeg has been lethal on the power play (2 for 4). Dumb one to take trailing two goals ... 9:24 p.m. Third period underway. Toby Enstrom is back on the Jets' bench after absorbing a ma sive hit from James Neal late in the second period. Second period: Jets 4, Golden Knights 1 Shots: 22-13, Jets 9:05 p.m. That'll do it for the second period. Vegas controlled the temp to start until Scheifele's power-play goal. Karl son'sgoal could be critical, keeping the Knights in striking distance for the third period. 8:59 p.m. Toby Enstrom got crushed by James Neal immediately after releasing a shot. Looked like shoulder-to-shoulder contact, but Enstrom was shaken up and went straight to the Jets' locker room. We'll see if he's back out for the third. 8:57 p.m. GOAL. William Karl son cuts Winnipeg's lead to 4-2 on the power play. Agreat backdoor pa s by Jonathan Marche saultfinds the tape ofKarl son'sstick and he deftly maneuvers it past Hellebuyck. Karl son's fifth goal of the playoffs comes at 15:55 of the secondperiod. Pretty pa sing a gorgeous redirect by Wild Bill Watch the Playoffs here NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) 8:52 p.m. Jets fans were all over Marc-Andre Fleury during a commercial break. Fleury calmly skates around like everything is normal. The Winnipeg fans heckled Marc-Andre Fleury throughout the TV timeout. Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) 8:45 p.m. GOAL. Nomar Garciaparra Jersey Well, McNabb's penalty was for naught.Mark Scheifeletips home a Dustin Byfuglienshotfrom the high slot on the power play for his NHL-leading 12th goal of the playoffs. Winnipeg leads 4-1 and is 2 for 3 with the man advantage tonight. Blake Wheeler picked up an a sist, his third of the game. . puts his hand-eye coordination to good use and puts the up 4-1. NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) 8:44 p.m. BraydenMcNabb probably just saved a goal, but he'll pay the price for hooking Blake Wheeler, who had Marc-Andre Fleury dead to right. Jets to the power play 9:10 into the second period. 8:35 p.m. It's been a pretty uneventful start to the period after a whirlwind first, except for some post-whistle extracurriculars. Alrighty. | Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) 8:26 p.m. The second period has begun. 8:20 p.m. The NHL's : "After reviewing all available replays and consulting with the Referee, the Situation Room determined that the contact between Winnipegs Joel Armia and Vegas goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury occurred after the puck was deflected into the net." The release also made clear the initial review was to determine the puck, which deflected off Armia'sskate, cro sed the line in a legal manner. It did, at which point the Jets challenged the ruling of goalie interference. First period: Jets 3, Golden Knights 1 Shots: Jets 12, Golden Knights 6 8:09 p.m. Give the Golden Knights some credit. Marc-Andre Fleury managed to stabilize things after surrendering three goals on the first six shots of the game, notably stopping Kyle Connor on a pair of point-blank chancesto keep it 3-1. And Jonathan Marche sault just mi sed making it 3-2 at the end of the Troubapenalty.Gotta like the Golden Knights' response immediately after that review went against them. 8:07 p.m. Bobby Hull is in the house. Bobby Hull says "let's go Jets!" NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) 8:03 p.m. Jacob Trouba is called for interference after giving Alex Tuch an extra shove behind the net. Vegas headsto the power play for the first time with 3:09 left in the first period. 7:54 p.m. Ryan Reaves just lowered the boom on Blake Wheeler, sending him flying head over heels into the Vegas bench. Blake Wheeler is now a member of the Golden Knights. Sporting News NHL (@sn_nhl) 7:48 p.m. GOAL. BraydenMcNabb stops the bleeding with his second goal of the playoffs. He skated in from the left point and beat Connor Hellebuyck to conclude a furious shift by the Golden Knights. A big momentum boost just 35 seconds after that review debacle. The one that put us on the board Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) 7:42 p.m. GOAL. A little controversy perhaps and Joel Armiabumps Marc-Andre Fleury in the crease just as a backhand pa s from Ben Chiarotdeflects acro s the goal line. The call on the ice was no goal by way of goalie interference, but officials reversed their decision after a lengthy review. Its' 3-0 Jets 7:35 into the game. Officials determine there was NO goaltender interference on Joel Armia's goal. lead 3-0 with 12:25 left in the first period. Thoughts? Sporting News Canada (@sportingnewsca) 7:37 p.m. GOAL. PatrikLaine beats Marc-Andre Fleury with a one-timer on the power play. A cro s-ice pa s from Blake Wheeler completed a pretty little cycle from the Jets' lethal first power-play unit. That's Laine'sfourth playoff goal with a sists to Wheeler (17 points) and Paul Stastny(15 points). Laine lights the lamp for a 2-0 lead! Watch the Playoffs here: NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) 7:34 p.m. Alex Tuchis called for hooking Bryan Little for the game's first penalty. Jets to the power play at 5:44. 7:27 p.m Brandon Workman Jersey . GOAL. Dustin Byfuglienopens the scoring 65 seconds into Game 1, and what a play it was. Mark Scheifele corralled a defensive-zone turnover, skated into the offensive zoneand set a drop pa s toByfuglien, who was trailing the play.Big Buffuncorked a howitzer from the blueline. I'm not sure Marc-Andre Fleury ever saw it. That's Byfuglien'sfifth goal and 14th point of the playoffs. The Mookie Betts Jersey Vegas defense corps has15 points combined. Dustin Byfuglien beats Fleury with a one-timer to give the Jets an early lead in Game 1! Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) 65 seconds into the game and Big Buff has the in front, 1-0. Sporting News Canada (@sportingnewsca) 7:25 p.m. Puck is down. The Western Conference finals have begun. Pregame 7:20 p.m. Somehow, it keeps getting louder in Winnipeg with each pa sing round. CAUTION: Whiteout conditions ahead NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) Its Game 1 of the Western Conference Final rowdy in here. Scott Billeck (@ScottBilleck) 7 p.m. The teams are out for warmups. Here are the starting lines for both sides tonight. LINES: Based on pre-game warm-up, here are the lines for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Winnipeg Jets PR (@WpgJetsPR) Noon William Carrier is out of the Golden Knights' lineup for Game 1, coach Gerard Gallant confirms. Ryan Reaves is expected to take his place. Gallant confirms Carrier out for Game 1. Said if any changes youll see in the warmups though said fourth line played well in G6 vs. SJS so read into that what you will. Steve Carp (@stevecarprj) 11:30 a.m. The Jets held an optional skate this morning. Optional skate for the this morning. Toby Enstrom, Dustin Byfuglien, Bryan Little, Adam Lowry and Paul Stastny all mi sing. Expected maintenance for all of them. Scott Billeck (@ScottBilleck) Jets' projected lineup Kyle Connor -Mark Scheifele -Blake Wheeler Nikolaj Ehlers -Paul Stastny -Patrik Laine Brandon Tanev - Adam Lowry - Bryan Little Mathieu Perreault -Andrew Copp -Joel Armia Josh Morri sey -Jacob Trouba Toby Enstrom - Dustin Byfuglien Ben Chiarot - Tyler Myers Connor Hellebuyck Steve Mason Golden Knights' projected lineup Reilly Smith - William Karl son - Jonathan Marche sault James Neal - Erik Haula - David Perron Oscar Lindberg - Cody Eakin - Alex Tuch Ryan Carpenter - Pierre-Edouard Bellemare - Ryan Reaves Brayden McNabb - Nate Schmidt Shea Theodore - Deryk Engelland Luca Sbisa - Colin Miller Marc-Andre Fleury Malcolm Subban Related links