Golden Knights rally from three down to beat Maple Leafs 4-3 in shootout

Jack Eichel scored on a penalty shot and added an assist as Vegas erased a three-goal deficit against Toronto at T-Mobile Arena.

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By Sophie Reid Hockey Published 9 October 2026, 06:47 UTC 1 source 1 min read

Toronto Maple Leafs Vegas Golden Knights game recap October 8 2026 — Photo: National Hockey League Photo source

Jack Eichel scored on a penalty shot and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from down three for a 4-3 shootout victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.¹

The National Hockey League listed the game as a shootout result, with Vegas completing the comeback after trailing by three goals.¹

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