Mitch Marner, Maple Leafs
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The longtime teammates will face off against one another for the first time in an NHL setting on Thursday night.
Mitch Marner was booed by Maple Leafs fans in Vegas in his first game against his former team since his departure from Toronto last year.
As the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights square off for the first time this season on Thursday, it doesn’t take a diehard hockey fan to recognize the narrative of the game: Mitch Marner’s first game against his old team.
Mitch Marner, a dynamic right-winger, has joined the Vegas Golden Knights, signing an eight-year, $96 million contract. Known for his speed and skill, Marner previously set Maple Leafs records and surpassed 100 points in 2024-25.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will face a former teammate in an emotionally charged matchup on Thursday night in Sin City.