When James Neal tied tonight's game, 3-3, with 2:09 remaining in the third period, it had that feel.
That after trailing by one goal three times and chasing the Panthers for much of the evening, that the Golden Knights were again going to dramatically come from behind to win.
This good feeling didn't last.
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Aaron Ekblad won the game for the Florida Panthers by scoring on the first shift of overtime. Although despite losing 4-3, Vegas picked up its 64th point by taking this game to overtime. This leads the Pacific Division by 10 points, and is just one behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for tops in the NHL.
Here are three takeaways from tonight's game.
Panthers 4, Golden Knights 3 (OT): 3 Takeaways
Aaron Ekblad wins game in OT for Panthers after Golden Knights rally to tie it late.