Golden Knights ride to early lead, hold on vs. Coyotes

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The Vegas Golden Knights scored three times in the first period in a 3-2 win against the host Arizona Coyotes on Thursday.

Jonathan Marchessault, Nicolas Hague and Chandler Stephenson scored for Vegas, which is 8-2-1 in its past 11 games. Adin Hill made 20 saves.

Jason Zucker and Clayton Keller scored for the Coyotes, who have lost four in a row. Connor Ingram allowed thre