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McKenna's Late Goal Lifts Leafs Over Sharks 3-1
20 Oct
Summary
- Gavin McKenna scored the game-winning goal late in the third period.
- Auston Matthews contributed a goal and two assists for Toronto.
- The game featured the first meeting between top 2026 NHL draft picks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs halted a three-game losing streak on Monday, defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-1. Gavin McKenna netted the decisive goal during a third-period power play, securing the win for Toronto (4-4-2).
Auston Matthews played a pivotal role, tallying a goal and adding two assists. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was solid, making 30 saves for his first home win with the Maple Leafs. Nick Paul sealed the victory with an empty-net goal late in the game.
Mason Marchment scored for the San Jose Sharks (4-4-1). This game was notable as the first meeting between the top two prospects from the 2026 NHL draft: McKenna and Sharks winger Ivar Stenberg.
Matthews had previously tied the game with 12 seconds left in the second period on a power play, making up for a defensive zone turnover that led to Marchment's opening goal earlier in the game.
