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Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal and adds assist for Toronto

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal and adds assist for Toronto

Summary

Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 draft pick, scored his first NHL goal while playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The goal came on Tuesday night, underscoring McKenna's impact early in his professional career. In addition to his goal, he recorded an assist in the game. Details surrounding the opponent and game context remain unspecified.

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By the Numbers

•Gavin McKenna scores during a game for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
•This is McKenna's first goal in the NHL.
•He also recorded an assist in the same game.
•The game took place on the night of October 6, 2026.

Latest Updates

2:40 AMESPN NHL — Top pick McKenna picks up 1st NHL goal, assist for Toronto
2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Matthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4

What they're saying

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TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds left in overtime and had three assists in regulation and the Toronto Maple Leafs erased a three-goal deficit in a 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna — with his first as a professional — John Tavares and Jack Roslovic had the other goals for Toronto, which got 21 saves from Anthony Stolarz.
— Yahoo Sports