Matthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4

TRENDINGDodgers vs. Braves updatesWeek 5 Waiver WireNFL Power RankingsGauff decries racist postsMessi's Argentina finaleStory byStory byMatthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4Associated PressWed, October 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNashville Predators fall 5-4 in OT to Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews has 4 pointsThe Nashville Predators lost 5-4 to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 6. Auston Matthews scored the overtime winner.The TennesseanPredators Unable to Handle Gavin McKenna, Auston Matthews, Lose 5-4 in OvertimeThe Nashville Predators were on the road for the first time in the 2026-27 season, as they visited the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.The Hockey News - Nashville PredatorsNashville Predators at Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Central, How To Watch, Injury UpdatesEverything you want to know about the Predators and the Stars, from the line combinations to injury updates and all the goals at Bridgestone Arena.Nashville Predators On SIAdvertisementAdvertisementSteven Stamkos Sends Strong Message to Maple Leafs RookieThe Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off against Steven Stamkos and the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, with top prospect Gavin McKenna looking to find the back of the net for the first time in his career.Stamkos spoke to the media ahead of puck drop on Tuesday and touched on the pressure a first […] The post Steven Stamkos Sends Strong Message to Maple Leafs Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThree Things To Watch in Tonight's Predators at Maple Leafs MatchupThe Nashville Predators begin a three-game Canadian road trip against the Toronto Maple Leafs.Nashville Predators On SI'It Was His Turn': Anthony Stolarz Is Starting Against Predators, The Maple Leafs' Road 'Plan' For Goaltending RotationToronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start against the Nashville Predators. With that, head coach Jim Hiller reveals he has a "plan" for his goaltending rotation.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsUnder The Hood: Shot Generation vs. Finishing Woes for The Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews-Kirill Marchenko DuoAuston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko have a goal a piece through three games, but the numbers show they should have more.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsPredators vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Tuesday, October 6Read our Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs prediction, picks, and NHL odds for Tuesday, October 6.Action NetworkMaple Leafs Star Makes Honest Comments About Gavin McKennaToronto Maple Leafs 2026 first overall pick, Gavin McKenna had strong expectations heading into the 2026-27 season. Through the rookies’ first three games he has yet to produce a point and is statistically the worst forward on the team. The Maple Leafs find themselves with a 1-2-0 record to begin the regular season and have […] The post Maple Leafs Star Makes Honest Comments About Gavin McKenna appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAuston Matthews Sets New Standard As Maple Leafs Captain, Leading Optional Skill Session Amid Slow StartAuston Matthews took the ice for a skills session the morning after a tough loss, setting a standard for a Maple Leafs team whose top line is dominating the ice while waiting for the bounces to follow.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs’ Jim Hiller Offers Blunt Impression of Gavin McKennaFollowing their first year of missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery and the rights to select forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection.Coincidentally, the last time the Maple Leafs won the Draft Lottery was 2016; they used the first overall pick on future […] The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller Offers Blunt Impression of Gavin McKenna appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'That Line Could Do It Better': How Maple Leafs Coach Jim Hiller Thinks Second Line Can Improve, Players On What's Gone WrongThe Toronto Maple Leafs' second line has room to improve considering the personnel. Here's what head coach Jim Hiller believes the line needs to do better, and what John Tavares and William Nylander think the trio can improve on.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs'In Toronto Media, You Hear About It': Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Eyes First NHL PointStill searching for his first NHL point through three games, Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna is already learning that in Toronto’s relentless media spotlight, “you hear about it”The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Head Coach Announces Starting Goalie Ahead of Matchup vs. PredatorsOne of the NHL games slated for tonight is the Maple Leafs vs. Predators. Jim Hiller confirmed who will be the Leafs' starting goalie. The post Maple Leafs Head Coach Announces Starting Goalie Ahead of Matchup vs. Predators appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Star Makes Shocking Comments After Saturday’s LossThe Toronto Maple Leafs lost a tight disappointing contest on Saturday night 3-2 against the Ottawa Senators. With the loss, the Maple Leafs fall to 1-2-0 in the early portion of the regular season.Maple Leafs superstar Kirill Marchenko scored his first goal of the season in the loss. Marchenko spoke to reporters postgame on Saturday […] The post Maple Leafs Star Makes Shocking Comments After Saturday’s Loss appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL Hart Trophy Rankings: Multiple Oilers Stars Lead Early-Season MVP CandidatesWhich players would be considered for the most prestigious individual award in the NHL after the first week of the 2026-27 season? Andre Leal takes a look at the early top five Hart Trophy candidates in our weekly award rankings series.The Hockey NewsMaple Leafs Make Unexpected Decision With Sergei BobrovskyThe Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, trying to even their record at 2-2-0. Coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the hands of the Ottawa Senators, head coach Jim Hiller decided to make a change in the crease.The Maple Leafs are deciding to put Anthony Stolarz in the net […] The post Maple Leafs Make Unexpected Decision With Sergei Bobrovsky appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGavin McKenna just got a rude awakening from Toronto fans and mediaThe rookie just realized that life in Toronto comes with a level of scrutiny unlike anywhere else.HockeyFeedHere’s When an Auston Matthews Trade Comes Into Focus for Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs reached the start of the 2026-27 NHL season without having to come up with any massive Auston Matthews solutions. It certainly didn’t hurt that they got the No. 1 overall pick in the lottery and ended up with Gavin McKenna. They also made logical moves in the offseason, including signing goalie […] The post Here’s When an Auston Matthews Trade Comes Into Focus for Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Stole Matthew Knies From PenguinsThe Toronto Maple Leafs stole Matthew Knies from right under the Pittsburgh Penguins noses, according to Brian Burke. The post Maple Leafs Stole Matthew Knies From Penguins appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY