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Toronto Maple Leafs secure wins over Sharks and Blue Jackets
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured two significant victories to bolster their early-season performance. In a 3-1 win against the San Jose Sharks, rookie Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft, scored the decisive third-period power-play goal. Auston Matthews contributed a goal and two assists, while Sergei Bobrovsky earned his first home win as a Maple Leaf with 30 saves.
Following that performance, the Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 in a road game. The victory was highlighted by a dominant second period where Toronto scored four consecutive goals. Auston Matthews reached a milestone during the contest, recording a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game. Other key contributors included Easton Cowan, Jack Roslovic, and William Nylander.
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Auston Matthews · Columbus Blue Jackets · Gavin McKenna · San Jose Sharks · Sergei Bobrovsky · Toronto Maple Leafs
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The game was the first matchup between the top two picks of the 2026 NHL draft, Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg. globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves and earned his first home win with the Maple Leafs. globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gavin McKenna scored the winning goal on a third-period power play. globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mason Marchment scored the opening goal for the San Jose Sharks in the first period. globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-1 to end a three-game losing streak. globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Auston Matthews recorded one goal and two assists. globalnews.ca