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Gavin McKenna scores game-winning goal for Maple Leafs against Sharks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Gavin McKenna scores game-winning goal for Maple Leafs against Sharks

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced the San Jose Sharks, with Gavin McKenna scoring the game-winning goal in the third period. Mason Marchment opened the scoring for the Sharks before Auston Matthews equalized on a power play. McKenna, assisted by Matthews and William Nylander, secured his first career game-winning goal. He has three goals and three assists this season. The Maple Leafs now prepare to visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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By the Numbers

•Mason Marchment scored first for the Sharks in the first period.
•Auston Matthews tied the game with a power play goal.
•McKenna's goal became his first game-winner and power play goal.
•Matthews has 16 points this season, including three in this game.
•Maple Leafs next play the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna wants to deliver in ‘big moments’ alongside Toronto stars

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The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini trained together during the offseason. On Tuesday, McKenna and Celebrini got to face off for the first time , while the top two picks of the 2026 NHL Draft also got to share the rink. Mason Marchment opened the scoring with a first period goal, […] The post Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna wants to deliver in ‘big moments’ alongside Toronto stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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