Golden Knights build early lead, thrash Maple Leafs

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Tomas Hertl, Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and Tanner Pearson each had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights jumped out to a five-goal lead and cruised to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Brett Howden also scored for Vegas, which won its third straight game and prevailed for the sixth time in seven games. Adin Hill