Connelly scores shootout winner as Golden Knights rally past Maple Leafs
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Trevor Connelly scored in the fifth round of the shootout to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 8 in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights came back from a 3-0 deficit, with goals from Mark Stone, Brett Howden, and Jack Eichel. Eichel's goal tied the game during a penalty shot, while goaltender Adin Hill made 21 saves, keeping Toronto scoreless in the later periods. The victory marks Vegas’ third straight win. Toronto's next game is against Colorado, while Vegas will host Los Angeles.
- •Vegas trailed 3-0 after the first period.
- •Eichel recorded three goals and 12 points in five games.
- •Connelly's shootout goal secured the win after a comeback.
- •Hill stopped four of five shootout attempts.
- •Bobrovsky made 40 saves for Toronto.
- 6:11 AMYahoo Sports — Knights find way to rally for 4-3 shootout win over Leafs
- 5:54 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights rally from three goals down, beat Maple Leafs in shootout
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Connelly's SO goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3 after rallying from a 3-goal deficit
"LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trevor Connelly scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights came back from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.The rookie beat Sergei Bobrovsky with a backhand-forehand move before Vegas goalie Adin Hill denied Toronto's John Tavares as Vegas rallied for its third consecutive victory.
"The Golden Knights erased a three-goal deficit to beat Toronto 4-3 in a shootout, with rookie Trevor Connelly scoring the winner and Adin Hill sealing the comeback. Jack Eichel extended his point streak to five games as Vegas took its third straight victory despite going scoreless on the power play.
"Trevor Connelly's shootout goal in the fifth round capped the comeback after Vegas fell behind 3-0 in the first period.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 6:11 AMKnights find way to rally for 4-3 shootout win over Leafs
Trevor Connelly's shootout goal in the fifth round capped the comeback after Vegas fell behind 3-0 in the first period.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 5:54 AMGolden Knights rally from three goals down, beat Maple Leafs in shootout
The Golden Knights erased a three-goal deficit to beat Toronto 4-3 in a shootout, with rookie Trevor Connelly scoring the winner and Adin Hill sealing the comeback. Jack Eichel extended his point streak to five games as Vegas took its third straight victory despite going scoreless on the power play.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 5:15 AMConnelly's SO goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3 after rallying from a 3-goal deficit
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trevor Connelly scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights came back from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.The rookie beat Sergei Bobrovsky with a backhand-forehand move before Vegas goalie Adin Hill denied Toronto's John Tavares as Vegas rallied for its third consecutive victory.
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