The Golden Knights looked to bounce back in Arizona after losing their first loss off the season on Tuesday.

The Coyotes struck first eight minutes into the 1st period. Arizona would add another with under a minute left. However, Shea Theodore would score with :04 seconds left in the opening period and get his team within one. Plus a poor goalie interference challenge would give the Golden Knights a power play to start the second.

Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury would begin the 2nd period in place of the injured Malcolm Subban. Vegas squandered the power play and Arizona would slip one past Fleury for the 3-1 lead early in the middle frame. The Coyotes would score a fourth with under two minutes to go in the 2nd to stretch the lead 4-1.

The Golden Knights couldn’t get much going to start the 3rd period, as coach Gerard Gallant shuffled the lineup. Unfortunately, Vegas couldn’t generate any offense and would go on to lose their second straight game. Arizona took the first meeting between the two 4-1.

Vegas’ record drops to 2-2-0 and look to snap their skid on Saturday. The Golden Knights return home to face the Calgary Flames. Puck drops at 7 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Upcoming stories from the Vegas Golden Knights at Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena

  • McPhee explains why he must have a player like Ryan Reaves on his roster
  • 5 breakaways in 2 periods. What in the world happened? (Will become a full article if the trend continues)

Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Reilly Smith
** Jon Merrill
* Malcolm Subban