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Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7
McKenna Scored His First Goal in Game 4 & That Really Tells Us?
So Gavin McKenna finally got his first NHL goal, and naturally, everyone’s already trying to figure out what it means for his career. Here’s the fun part: it actually tells us almost nothing.
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.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7
Gavin McKenna Takes Friendly Jab at Family Following Big Night
Gavin McKenna‘s wait for his first NHL point lasted three games. On Tuesday night, he got two points in one game, and he had a joke ready about who wasn’t there to see it.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 7
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna Gets His Moment & Matthews Finds His Game
The Toronto Maple Leafs had quite a night against Nashville. They fell behind 3-0, came back, and eventually won 5-4 in overtime. That’s the sort of game that can leave a coach with plenty to talk about.
Gavin Mckenna News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7
Gavin McKenna sums up his first NHL goal with a great quote
It was a night to remember for Toronto Maple Leafs rookie forward Gavin McKenna on Tuesday. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft lit the lamp for the first time in his NHL career in the second period of Toronto’s game against the visiting Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 7
Marlies win home opener against the Hammers 
A new season, a somewhat new roster, a new head coach, a new-old assistant coach, a new team in the division. Change is a constant each in the AHL each season, but there was something new from the start of the game.
Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / October 7
After (very) early growing pains, Leafs’ Gavin McKenna has come alive
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna heard all the detractors. He even called his “Welcome to the NHL” moment hearing from the media that he hadn’t registered a point through three games.
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 / TheLeafsnation / October 7
Jim Hiller discusses Auston Matthews’ ‘really special’ performance following OT victory vs. Predators
That’s more like how many people thought the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offence would look to begin the season. After recording only six goals over their first
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 7
Gavin McKenna beams over crowd reaction following 1st NHL goal: ‘Love this fanbase’
Gavin McKenna was glowing in his postgame scrum following the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5-4 comeback win over the Nashville Predators. And he had all the reason to be – he scored his first NHL goal and added an assist in a game where his team rallied back and won a thriller in overtime.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 7
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Predators: Matthews dominates in all facets, McKenna’s electric night
You could be forgiven if you forgot that the Toronto Maple Leafs once trailed 3-0 to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday evening. Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander each scored twice for the Predators, as Nashville raced out to an early lead.
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.
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 7
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.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 6
Kirill Marchenko and Auston Matthews need to turn expected goals into actual goals for Maple Leafs
Kirill Marchenko and Auston Matthews have been among the NHL’s best shot creators through the opening week of the season. Marchenko, Matthews and Jack Roslovic have operated as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first line through three games.
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.
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