Karlsson's Late Strike Lifts Vegas to 1-0 Win in Arizona

Jonathan Marchessault set up William Karlsson for the game-winning goal with 42.7 seconds left as the Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-0) topped the Arizona Coyotes (2-3-1), 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Gila River Arena.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
The Golden Knights outshot the Coyotes, 10-4, in the first period, but neither side found the back of the net. Marc-Andre Fleury and Darcy Kuemper kept the nets clear in the second period as well as Arizona and Vegas skated into the third period level at 0-0. With less than a minute to go in the final frame, Alex Tuch dumped the puck into the Arizona zone where Marchessault skated into the loose puck. Marchessault swung it in front to Karlsson who lifted it by Kuemper and in for the dramatic game-winning goal.

TOP PERFORMERS
Marc-Andre Fleury: Fleury earned his 62nd career shutout with a 16-save shutout.
William Karlsson: Both of Karlsson's goals this season have come with less than two minutes left in the third period of a game.
Jonathan Marchessault: Marchessault's fourth assist of the year came on the game-winning tally.
STAT OF THE KNIGHT
Vegas put up a strong showing in the faceoff circle by winning 61.4 percent of the draws against Arizona on Sunday afternoon.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Golden Knights return home to face the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Catch the game on AT&T SportsNet, FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 and Deportes Vegas 1460.