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Golden Knights’ Wins and Sins: Captain Clutch strikes again in Detroit

Trevor Connelly scored his first NHL game-winner, Carter Hart bounced back, and Mitch Marner's point streak ended as the Golden Knights defeated Detroit 2-1.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:34 AM
Golden Knights’ Wins and Sins: Captain Clutch strikes again in Detroit
Key Things to Know
  • Trevor Connelly scored his first career NHL game-winning goal as the Golden Knights defeated Detroit 2-1.
  • Braeden Bowman scored his fourth goal of the season to tie the game for Vegas in the third period.
  • Carter Hart bounced back to earn his fifth win of the season, stopping 25 Detroit shots.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vegas Golden Knights secured a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. After two scoreless periods and falling behind 1-0 early in the third, Vegas answered with a tying goal from Braeden Bowman before rookie Trevor Connelly netted his first career NHL game-winner in the final minutes.

Goaltender Carter Hart rebounded from consecutive losses by stopping 25 shots to earn his fifth win of the season. The contest also saw star forward Mitch Marner held without a point for just the third time this season, ending his recent scoring streak.

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