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Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna hit milestones in OT win over Predators

Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds remaining in overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Nashville Predators 5-4 on Tuesday night.

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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs complete electrifying comeback vs. Predators in McKenna milestone game

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have played a game in the same stratosphere of excitement as what went down on Tuesday night. If Gavin McKenna’s first career NHL goal and assist and a four-point game from Auston Matthews weren’t enough, they played a part in what was a comeback 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Watch: No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal

The kid has finally broken through. Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna scored his first career NHL goal in a game against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

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Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna scores 1st NHL goal vs. Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna has his first goal in the NHL. McKenna ripped a feed from Auston Matthews top corner to get the Leafs within one after falling down 4-2.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 6

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna records 1st NHL point vs. Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna has his first point in the NHL. McKenna recorded a primary assist on John Tavares’ second-period goal Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, helping his team get on the board.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Aware of the Controversy, Gavin McKenna Takes Personal Jab at Toronto Media

Gavin McKenna has played just three NHL games, but the Toronto Maple Leafs rookie already knows what it’s like to play in a pressure-cooker market like Toronto.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 6

Jim Hiller on the video-room sessions with Gavin McKenna through three games: “Alfie’s been doing some work with him that way”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against Nashville, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the decision to start Anthony Stolarz, managing the goaltenders’ workloads, Gavin McKenna’s adjustment to the NHL spotlight, and Nick Blankenburg’s wait for an opportunity in the lineup.

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NHL News / Editor In Leaf / October 6

Maple Leafs reveal lineup ahead of potential must-win game against Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action tonight against the Nashville Predators in their last game of their first homestand of the 2026-27 season. Unfortunately, it hasn't been as successful as they originally had hoped.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Maple Leafs’ Top 2 Lines Heading in Opposite Directions

Through the first few games of the 2026-27 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have seen some good in their top line and some lack of production from their second unit – leading to questions around the make-up of the roster to start the season.

Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Leafs’ McKenna jokes dealing with Toronto media his ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment

Every rookie has their ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment. Whether it’s getting beat by a superstar one-on-one or rocked by a gruff defenseman, every player has a unique experience entering the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 6

Before the Puck Drops: Can the Maple Leafs Finish Their Chances?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have one more home game before heading out on a three-game road trip through Vegas, Colorado and Utah. They're 1-2. That's not particularly concerning this early in the season.

Morgan Rielly News / TheLeafsnation / October 6

Morgan Rielly feels that Maple Leafs’ pace has taken a step forward so far in 2026-27

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly thinks things are in a good place for the team, even if the results have not been stellar to begin the season.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 6

Gavin McKenna jokingly says his ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment was dealing with Toronto media

Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna has zero points in his first three NHL games, and the sky is officially falling, depending on who you ask.

Anthony Stolarz News / TheLeafsnation / October 6

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Anthony Stolarz to start vs. Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, head coach Jim Hiller confirmed. Stolarz won his first start of the year, making 26 saves in a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on September 30.