Coyotes produce three-goal first period flurry, beat Devils 4-1

© Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsNick Schmaltz scored a goal and added two assists as the Arizona Coyotes won 4-1 over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon.

Schmaltz, Clayton Keller, J.J. Moser and Logan Cooley all registered goals for the Coyotes (27-35-5). Karel Vejmelka made 37 saves in Arizona’s second consecutive victory.

Nick DeSimone was the lone goalscorer for the Devils (32-31-4) who took a hit in their playoff chase.

Off of a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, Arizona continued to roll the momentum from Michigan into Mullett Arena immediately after the first puck drop.

Strong Start Prevails

Moser began the scoring with a quick toe-drag into the high slot and fired a…