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Maple Leafs fall to Canadiens in season opener despite Nylander's two goals

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Maple Leafs fall to Canadiens in season opener despite Nylander's two goals

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on September 29, 2026, marking a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Toronto led 1-0 but gave up the lead, with William Nylander scoring both goals for the Maple Leafs. Newcomer Kirill Marchenko assisted on Nylander's first goal and made a notable debut, though concerns about the team's goaltending and defensive play resurfaced. Toronto faces challenges in reinforcing its offense and defense as they move forward this season.

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By the Numbers

•Toronto drops opener 3-2 to Montreal Canadiens on September 29, 2026.
•William Nylander scored both goals for the Maple Leafs.
•Kirill Marchenko assisted on Nylander's first goal in his debut.
•Sergei Bobrovsky allowed three goals in the loss.
•Maple Leafs look to address defensive issues moving forward.

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