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Rookie’s shootout goal caps Golden Knights’ rally against Maple Leafs

Trevor Connelly scored on a backhand shot in the fifth round of a shootout as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 5:44 AM
Rookie’s shootout goal caps Golden Knights’ rally against Maple Leafs
Key Things to Know
  • Rookie Trevor Connelly scored the shootout winner as Vegas rallied past Toronto 4-3.
  • Toronto built an early 3-0 lead with goals from Jack Roslovic, Easton Cowan, and Nick Paul.
  • Vegas tied the game behind regulation goals from Mark Stone, Brett Howden, and Jack Eichel.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rookie Trevor Connelly scored the decisive fifth-round shootout goal to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday in Las Vegas. After falling behind 3-0 early in the first period, the Golden Knights rallied with three unanswered goals to secure their third consecutive victory.

Jack Roslovic, Easton Cowan, and Nick Paul gave Toronto a commanding 3-0 lead within the first nine minutes. Vegas answered with regulation goals from Mark Stone, Brett Howden, and a penalty shot by Jack Eichel, while goaltender Adin Hill stopped 21 shots and turned away John Tavares in the shootout.

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