Brett Howden's second goal of the game late in third period proved to be the winner as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Friday night. Howden’s goal with 4:05 remaining broke a 3-all tie and came seven minutes after the Jets had tied the game.

Vegas returned from a five-game road trip that ended with a loss in Colorado on Wednesday, but responded with a victory over the league's top team

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in an entertaining, back-and-forth game. Brett Howden’s tap-in goal at 15:55 of the third period off a William Karlsson backhand pass proved to be the difference.