Connelly scores late as Golden Knights top Red Wings 2-1 in Detroit

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Connelly scores late as Golden Knights top Red Wings 2-1 in Detroit
Summary

Trevor Connelly netted the game-winning goal with 1:42 remaining, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Braeden Bowman had tied the game for Vegas at 4:20 in the third period, while Anton Johansson gave Detroit an early lead at 2:02. Carter Hart recorded 25 saves for Vegas, improving their record to 11-5-2 with back-to-back wins. Daniil Tarasov stopped 32 shots but could not secure the win for Detroit, who has now lost two straight and is at 7-7-3. Both teams continue their respective road trips soon, with Vegas heading to Buffalo next and Detroit traveling to Colorado.

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  • •Golden Knights improve to 11-5-2 following the win.
  • •Red Wings drop to 7-7-3 after consecutive losses.
  • •Carter Hart makes 25 saves for Vegas.
  • •Daniil Tarasov stops 32 shots for Detroit.
  • •Vegas next plays at Buffalo, while Detroit faces Colorado.
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  • 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Connelly breaks late tie in the Golden Knights' 2-1 win over the Red Wings
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DETROIT (AP) — Trevor Connelly broke a tie with 1:42 left and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night.Braeden Bowman tied it for Vegas at 4:20 of third, and Carter Hart made 25 saves.

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