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Connelly's SO goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3 after rallying from a 3-goal deficit

The Vegas Golden Knights staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena, with Jack Connelly scoring the game-winning goal. The Knights rallied from a three-goal deficit in a high-stakes matchup, marking their first road test against the Maple Leafs this season.

Toronto, meanwhile, entered the game with four points from two wins and two losses, including a recent overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. The Maple Leafs had made lineup adjustments ahead of the clash, including changes to their middle-six forwards, while also facing scrutiny over their goaltending performance leading into the match.

The game added to the narrative surrounding Mitch Marner, who played a key role in Vegas’s playoff success last season and now faces his former teammates in Toronto.

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