Golden Knights Defeat Flyers In OT, 2-1, On Marchessault Goal; Attendance Announced At 17,767 Friday

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Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell

Just the facts: Vegas Golden Knights 2 Philadelphia Flyers 1 in overtime

Story line: Low-energy, snooze-fest game goes to OT tied at 1-1 with VGK winger Jonathan Marchessault scoring the game-winner. Two points are two points in the standings.

Marchessault, warmups tonight

VGK goal scorers: William Carrier scored in the first period. It was his ninth of the season. Jonathan Marchessault scores the game-winner in OT with his 12th of the season.

Attendance: 17,767

VGK coach Bruce Cassidy

Philly goal: Scott Laughton scored his 4th of the season in the second period.

VGK record: 20-8-1 for 41 points, best in the Western Conference

Next VGK game: vs Boston 5PM on Sunday at T-Mobile Arena

Take a look at the Drumbots in action during the first intermission.

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