The masses are running out of words to describe the run Trevor Connelly is on.
It’s one thing for the Vegas Golden Knights rookie to be on a heater. It’s another when it happens in the biggest moments of the game, during a time where the team is struggling to find offense.
Connelly did it again Thursday night, scoring a highlight-reel goal for the third straight game. This time, it was the game-winner in the 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings .
“I feel like just every game, every practice, getting more comfortable,” Connelly said. “It’s a new experience for me. Just learning from these guys and taking little things from them everyday and just trying to bring it on the ice.”
TREVOR CONNELLY 😳
That's three straight games with a goal! https://t.co/JsWzPr4EyE
— NHL (@NHL) November 6, 2026
Connelly has seven goals this season, one behind Chicago’s Roman Kantserov for the league lead among rookies.
There’s plenty of hockey to be played. The fact Connelly already has the feel of a big-game player is the best-case development the Knights could have asked for.
He’s the reason why the Knights have gotten five of six points on this road trip, which ends Sunday in Buffalo.
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