Toronto Maple Leafs host New York Islanders after Marchenko's hat trick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the New York Islanders on Saturday night at 7 p.m. EDT. The game follows Kirill Marchenko's hat trick performance in the Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Toronto's record stands at 3-3-2 with a +1 goal differential, while the Islanders enter the matchup at 3-3-1 with a +4 goal differential. This game marks their second encounter this season, with Toronto winning the first matchup 2-1. Multiple players will be absent for both teams due to injuries.
- •Toronto is 3-3-2 overall, New York is 3-3-1.
- •Maple Leafs have a +1 goal differential, Islanders a +4.
- •Marchenko's hat trick was in a loss to the Sabres.
- •This is their second meeting this season; Toronto won the first.
- •Several key players are out for both teams due to injuries.
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto hosts New York after Marchenko's hat trick
"New York Islanders (3-3-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (3-3-2, in the Atlantic Division)Toronto; Saturday, 7 p.
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