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Golden Knights shootout win caps three-goal rally

The Vegas Golden Knights were down three goals before Thursday night’s game was nine minutes old. By the end, they had turned an ugly start into one of their strongest responses of the young season.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:32 PM
Golden Knights shootout win caps three-goal rally
Key Things to Know
  • The Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a shootout.
  • Trevor Connelly scored the winning shootout goal alongside an earlier conversion by Braeden Bowman.
  • Jack Eichel scored the game-tying goal on a penalty shot and added an assist for Vegas.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early three-goal deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a shootout at T-Mobile Arena. Jack Roslovic, Easton Cowan, and Nick Paul scored early for Toronto, but Vegas answered with goals from Mark Stone, Brett Howden, and Jack Eichel to force extra time.

Adin Hill stopped 21 shots during regulation and overtime before denying four consecutive Toronto shooters in the shootout. Braeden Bowman and rookie Trevor Connelly converted their shootout attempts, sealing the comeback victory for head coach Ryan Craig's side.

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