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Golden Knights rally from three goals down, beat Maple Leafs in shootout

The Vegas Golden Knights staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in a shootout Thursday night, overcoming a 3-0 first-period deficit. Trevor Connelly’s decisive goal in the fifth shootout round sealed the 4-3 victory for Vegas, marking their second win in four games this season.

The Maple Leafs, who had split their first four matches with two wins and two losses, entered the game on a high note after a 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators just two days prior. Toronto’s lineup saw minor adjustments ahead of the matchup, with the team focusing on goaltending improvements after facing early-season struggles.

The clash at T-Mobile Arena marked the Maple Leafs’ first road game of the campaign, adding extra pressure on their defense and goaltending unit.

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