Marner scores in SO to give Maple Leafs 4-3 win over Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mitch Marner scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 on Monday night.

William Nylander, Calle Jarnkrok and Steven Lorentz scored in regulation for Toronto, and Joseph Woll finished with 30 saves. The Maple Leafs had lost three straight (0-2-1).

Nick Schmaltz, Barrett Hayton and Michael Carcone scored for Utah, which had won four of it's previous six games. Karel Vejmelka had 23 saves.

Auston Matthews also scored in the tiebreaker for Toronto, and Clayton Keller tied it for Utah.

Nylander and Jarnkrok scored power-play goals in the first period to give Toronto a 2-0 lead. Lorentz made it 3-0 at 4:48 of the second.

Carcone began Utah's comeback at 8:14 of the middle period, Schmaltz made it a one-goal game 49 seconds later, and Hayton's power-play goal tied it with 7:49 leftin the period.

Maple Leafs: It wasn't pretty, with Toronto scoring just once at even strength, but this was a big two points that pulled the Maple Leafs within two of Atlantic-leading Florida.

Utah: This was a point well earned after Utah fell behind by three against a powerful opponent.

The game winner was a nice moment for Marner, who has been through a whirlwind recently because of the trade deadline and his pending free agency. He's still with Toronto — and put the Maple Leafs in the win column.

Toronto was involved in a shootout for only the second time this season, and this was its first win. Carolina (0-2), Boston (0-1) and Edmonton (0-1) are the only remaining teams without a shootout victory.

Maple Leafs host Florida on Thursday, and Utah hosts Anaheim on Wednesday.

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Utah Hockey Club center Clayton Keller (9) is tripped while shooting the puck that was covered by Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) shoots in the first period for the first goal of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) shoots past Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) in the second period for the first goal for Utah in an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) celebrates scoring a goal with Utah Hockey Club team owner Ryan Smith during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Utah Hockey Club players Utah Hockey Club Mikhail Sergachev (98), Josh Doan (91), John Marino (6), Jack McBain, rear left, Michael Carcone, rear right, celebrate the goal scored by Carcone while Team Owner Ryan Smith pounds on the glass during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner, left, celebrates his game-winning shootout goal with defenseman Philippe Myers (51) during an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) scores the winning goal past Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) during a shootout in an NHL hockey game Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 8, 2026--

From June 1–6, 2026, the 2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference was held in Beijing, co-organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Focusing on immersive experiences and real-world tourism resources, the event aims to enhance Beijing’s inbound tourism offerings, stimulate cultural and tourism consumption, and strengthen the city’s global appeal.

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Supported by major airlines including Air China and Cathay Pacific, the conference welcomed more than 300 travel trade professionals from over 40 countries and regions, including the UK, US, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, and Russia. Officials highlighted China’s strong inbound tourism performance in 2025, with 154.5 million inbound visits, 35.17 million international arrivals, and over 30 million visa-free entries.

Beijing continues to improve travel convenience through the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, streamlined airport procedures, and broader acceptance of international payment methods. The city is also expanding sectors such as MICE, sports tourism, and urban leisure tourism while strengthening overseas promotion through its “Go Beijing” platform.

Centered on the theme of immersive Chinese daily-life experiences, the conference launched the “Discover the New Beijing” Top 10 Inbound Tourism Experiences, showcasing Beijing’s blend of traditional culture, local lifestyle, innovative retail, and technological advancement. In partnership with Booking.com, Tripadvisor, and more than 100 tourism experts, Beijing also introduced its first inbound tourism “Must-Eat” and “Must-Buy” lists, encouraging deeper cultural engagement beyond traditional sightseeing.

During the event, Beijing announced RMB 9 million in funding to support inbound tourism development and recognized outstanding local tourism enterprises. The city also welcomed 14 new overseas partners, bringing its global network of strategic tourism and OTA partners to 110.

Eight immersive inspection routes were introduced, connecting destinations such as Gubei Water Town, Huairou boutique homestays, Baidu’s autonomous driving showcase, and Shougang’s digital culture park. International delegates praised experiences including smart exoskeleton-assisted Great Wall tours and the integration of rural landscapes with Beijing’s historic heritage.

The conference also facilitated over 3,000 pre-arranged business meetings through its digital matchmaking platform. Concluding with a Beijing-style immersive performance at Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, the event reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to showcasing a vibrant, innovative, and globally connected modern Chinese capital.

2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference Kicks off, Unveiling 10 New Inbound Tourism Experiences to Boost Cultural and Tourism Consumption