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NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 7
What Did We Learn from the Maple Leafs' 5-4 OT Win Over the Predators?
A few moments into Tuesday night, Toronto Maple Leafs fans probably wondered whether this would be one of those games. Toronto fell behind Nashville 3-0.
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?
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.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 6
Jim Hiller on whether it looked like the Matthews of old vs. Nashville: “It really was for me… I really felt something special from Auston… It was just a little bit different” 
After the Maple Leafs’ thrilling 5-4 overtime win over Nashville, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Gavin McKenna’s first NHL goal, the decision to shuffle the lines and reunite Auston Matthews with William Nylander, and Matthews’ standout four-point performance.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6
Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna Breaks Through — Thanks to the Most Unexpected Ritual Yet
Gavin McKenna had his first big moment as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Fans and media have been waiting to see what the 18‑year‑old could do, and on Tuesday night, he delivered.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 6
Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna pushes Steven Stamkos to undercard in electric 4th NHL game
In the hockey capital of the world, nuance often sails out of the window at the first sign of trouble. Gavin McKenna did not register a point during his first three games, creating a vortex of paranoia and concern from all parts of the Toronto hockey ecosystem.
Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / October 6
Auston Matthews just proved that he's still one of the best in the NHL
Auston Matthews is back. After the season that he had last season, it is so refreshing to see him back to his old self and putting up points with ease.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 6
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.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 6
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.
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.
Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
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.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 6
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.
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.
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.
Easton Cowan News / Professor Press Box / October 5
The Maple Leafs May Have Found Easton Cowan’s Best Role
I've been watching Easton Cowan closely this season, partly because I think he’ll be an important player for the Toronto Maple Leafs and partly because young players are just interesting to watch.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 5
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Bobrovsky, Wood & Problems Can Be Solved Later
The Toronto Maple Leafs are only a few games into the season, so I’ll try not to get too carried away by what I’m seeing. That’s harder to do than it sounds, of course.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 4
Maple Leafs Have Changed Stance on Trading Easton Cowan
John Chayka has not been shy about making big moves since taking over as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason, which has included moving on from several mainstays of the organization in recent years.
Easton Cowan News / The Hockey Writers / October 4
Maple Leafs’ Cowan Excelling in Potential Breakout Season
There are plenty of standouts for the Toronto Maple Leafs to start the season, but none have stood out more than the play of forward Easton Cowan. It’s
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