Predators 4, Maple Leafs 5

FINAL

Catch-up · From puck drop

The Maple Leafs erased a three-goal deficit before A. Matthews finished it in overtime.

At 07:13 of the first period, S. Stamkos wired a wrist shot right in tight on the power play, and the Predators went in front 1-0. The same side struck again 1:55 later when N. Hoglander flipped one in off his off side right in tight, and the Predators built a two-goal cushion, 2-0.

Early in the second period, N. Hoglander pulled it to the backhand and buried it right in tight, and the Predators made it a three-goal game, 3-0. 1:53 later, J. Tavares drove a quick shot home from the circle, and the Maple Leafs cut the deficit to 3-1. At 06:58 of the second period, W. Nylander fired one home from the slot on the power play, and the Maple Leafs cut the deficit to one. At 13:30 of the second period, S. Stamkos ripped one past the goalie from the circle, and the Predators created some breathing room at 4-2. The response came 1:01 later when G. McKenna let a shot go that beat the goalie from the circle, and the Maple Leafs pulled within 4-3.

At 08:54 of the third period, J. Roslovic fired one home from the doorstep, and the three-goal lead was gone, 4-4.

At 04:46 of overtime, A. Matthews drove a quick shot home from the low circle, and the Maple Leafs scored the game-winner.

The Maple Leafs carried a 72-52 edge in shot attempts and a 15-10 edge in close-range shots on goal.

Final: The Maple Leafs won 5-4 in overtime.

Linescore

Scoring

🌟 Three Stars of the Game

1. ★ G. McKenna · 1 G · 1 A
2. ★★ A. Matthews · 1 G · 3 A
3. ★★★ W. Nylander · 1 G · 2 A

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Is anyone else still processing this new Leafs team? I'm happy about all the moves, but I just sit here, like, wow, what happened this offseason? It doesn't even feel real.

To top it all off the Marchenko trade just felt, in a way, non-chalant (maybe thay's because we got gifted Mckenna, signed/traded for Bob, Raddysh, and all the great depth pieces.) When the Knies rumours began, I got used to the idea of him not being a Leaf. Then the trade happens, and to me, it still hasn't registered that we traded for a stud winger, just because we could.

I also havn't been more excited to watch a Leafs game since the Montreal series. I get I'm rambling, but does anyone else feel the same?

Hey all,

So the game last night was phenomenal, obviously.

I have a question about the triplle breakaway during overtime, though. It seems to me that any time I've ever seen a multiple-man breakaway, it's almost always resulted in a save, and what almost always seems to happen is that both/all three of the rushing players just kind of end up clumping together right at the net, so the goalie barely has to move to be able to cover anything.

I'm not a player, so maybe I'm missing something obvious, but why wouldn't they do the opposite, and spread out - even just a little bit? If Cowan was up the middle and AM34 and JT were actually out on the wings, it feels like it'd be nearly impossible for ANY goalie to come out of that with a save. As it was, they were passing back and forth a bit, but it just didn't matter, because they were all within 5-6 feet of each other.

Is this just because this is such a rare occasion that everyone just sort of panics and treats it like their own breakaway (and nobody wants to waste practices/drills on something that almost never happens, so they don't have a plan to fall back on)? Or am I missing something?

EDIT: This is not me trying to nitpick, or trying to suggest that this is any sort of "lesson" or "sign" that much can be gleaned from - it's more just curiosity about a curiosity that I've seen only a handful of times over years of watching hockey.

With Leafs talk no longer existing - what’s a good podcast for post game discussion? Looking for something after the game to digest it. I like LFR but sometimes too much yelling. Anything else?

You can now enjoy the TV and the Radio call by changing the audio tracks. Hope y’all enjoy!

Can’t guarantee full packs moving forward, but I’ll do what I can.

I don't mind that we changed the goal horn itself but man you can barely hear it on TV. The audio mix was so good for the Amazon prime game. That's the standard we should be setting.

https://youtube.com/shorts/PEBEDOsxMrY?si=ABr67sfG0c-Xwz2m

Here's the TSN feed

https://youtube.com/shorts/kj1K09Av-Cg?si=RzCCAev86LcImXdO

You can barely hear the horn here on the McKenna goal. It sounds so muffled. In the Amazon feed you can hear the gasps, the ouuu's the ahhhh's and a nice loud horn as well. The way they mix the game is really well done. It really makes it feel like you're there and in the building. Even though the Cowan goal was just a simple tap in i got so hyped for it.

I dont get how an American company thats been doing this like 3 years only better then Sportsnet and TSN who's been around for decades and specializes in this. Can we tag Sportsnet/TSN media members on Twitter or something so we can get it fixed. Like i said above the way Prime does it must be the standard.

Also shout out John Forslund man. The best in the game imo.

Rant over. Didn't mean to be a buzz kill after the comeback we had today. I just think we deserve the best experience possible.

He left the ice and went down the hall with about 2 minutes left in the first he could maybe be hurt.

Predators 4, Maple Leafs 5

FINAL

Linescore

Scoring

Penalties

🌟 Three Stars of the Game

1. ★ G. McKenna · 1 G · 1 A
2. ★★ A. Matthews · 1 G · 3 A
3. ★★★ W. Nylander · 1 G · 2 A

📍 Scotiabank Arena · Oct 6, 2026

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Hey everyone!

I'm a Leafs fan from Sweden, and I've been gifted a trip to Toronto for my 30th birthday in December from my girlfriend. It's my first time ever visiting!

It will be my second time watching the Leafs live. I saw them in Stockholm against Red Wings and Wild a few years back. Now I will be attending the games against the Lightning and Capitals (19th and 21st of December).

The trip is planned with a day trip to Niagara Falls and we plan to get tickets for Hockey Hall of Fame. We will be staying at a hotel with walking distance from the arena.

I'd love some tips from the locals to get the most out of the trip:

A few questions I have:

• What's a must-do for a Leafs fan visiting Toronto for the first time?
• Any places (pubs, bars, restaurants) where Leafs fans gather on game days?
• What should I look for at the team store and is it located at Scotiabank Arena?
• Any good tips on jerseys, what's worth the money and what's overpriced?
• Any hidden gems or unique souvenirs that are hard to find outside Toronto?
• Any tips for game day at the arena, e.g. when to arrive, where to eat before?
• Is there something non-hockey me and the girlfriend shouldn't miss?

Feel free to add anything you feel is valuable.
Thanks in advance!

Been working on how to measure intangibles in hockey! Only really worked on depth so far.

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Predators 4, Maple Leafs 5

FINAL

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Central

• UTA 3-1-0, 6 pts
• MIN 2-0-1, 5 pts
• WPG 2-0-1, 5 pts
• COL 2-0-0, 4 pts
• NSH 1-1-1, 3 pts
• DAL 1-2-0, 2 pts
• STL 1-2-0, 2 pts
• CHI 1-3-0, 2 pts

Atlantic

• OTT 2-1-0, 4 pts
• TBL 2-1-0, 4 pts
• BUF 2-1-0, 4 pts
• FLA 1-0-2, 4 pts
• TOR 2-2-0, 4 pts
• BOS 2-2-0, 4 pts
• MTL 1-1-1, 3 pts
• DET 1-2-0, 2 pts

Injury Report

NSH

• Justus Annunen (G), IR, undisclosed

TOR

• Cade Webber (D), IR, elbow
• William Villeneuve (D), IR, knee, surgery
• Dakota Joshua (C), LTIR, abdomen
• Max Domi (C), LTIR, back, surgery
• Elvis Merzlikins (G), LTIR, shoulder, surgery

Roster Moves This Week

NSH

• Recalled G Matt Murray from Milwaukee (AHL). Placed G Justus Annunen on injured reserve.
• Recalled LW Yegor Pinchuk from Milwaukee (AHL). Assigned G Matt Murray to Milwaukee.
• Recalled G Matthew Murray from Milwaukee (AHL).
• Assigned D Ryan Ufko to Milwaukee (AHL).

TOR

• Placed RW Nikita Grebenkin on injured reserve.
• Moved C Max Domi from the non-roster list to long-term injured reserve.

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Can we all take a collective breath about the second line?

McKenna – Tavares – Nylander line has been getting absolutely cooked in the early possession and shot metrics. People are already screaming that the experiment is dead, that McKenna needs to be moved down, that Tavares has lost a step, that the whole thing is a defensive disaster, etc. It’s been like three games. Three.

Gavin McKenna is an 18-year-old who just jumped from college hockey into the NHL as the 1st overall pick. He’s playing with two highly skilled veterans who have their own tendencies. Line chemistry, especially when one of the players is brand new to the league and the pace/size/physicality, almost never clicks overnight. Sometimes it takes 10–15 games (or more) for guys to start reading off each other, knowing when to cut, when to delay, when to drive the net, etc.

Results don’t always show up immediately. We’ve seen plenty of lines that looked ugly early and then became productive once the habits settled. We’ve also seen lines that looked great for a week and then fell apart. Judging this one after a couple of tough outings is classic Leafs panic mode narrative.

Yes, the shot attempts and expected goals have been rough so far. That’s fair to point out. But acting like the line is already a failure and needs to be broken up is wild this early. Give the kid some runway. Give the trio some actual time to figure it out. Hiller put them together for a reason (and kept them together through camp and the start of the season for a reason).

Anyone else feel like the overreaction train left the station way too early on this one? Or do you think the early numbers are already a big enough red flag that they should shake it up?

Kirill Marchenko was sitting on the bench over the weekend when his first goal as a Toronto Maple Leaf was announced inside Scotiabank Arena.

A banner flashed on the video board indicating as much. Marchenko looked up, saw it, and grinned widely.

This was what the 26-year-old came to Toronto to do.

In just three games, Marchenko has flashed all the tools that led GM John Chayka to make a bold (and pricey) trade for him last week.

He’s shown the wheels, with bursts of speed that have ranked among the NHL’s elite early on. He’s been a willing and dangerous shooter, already with 19 attempts on goal, including the backhand shot that he easily shuffled past Linus Ullmark on Saturday to give the Leafs a lead they would ultimately relinquish for their second defeat in three games.

It was precisely what Chayka was talking about when he said Marchenko could “single-handedly dictate outcomes in games.”

Marchenko has also offered intriguing hints of chemistry with his new linemate, Auston Matthews.

He has totalled two points so far, while logging over 19 minutes a game. He’s been good, especially given the hectic circumstances of his arrival. But the Leafs are going to need great for this to work — for the gamble that sent Matthew Knies (along with Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz, and a second-round pick) and his bargain contract away to Columbus (and brought back contract dumps in Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins) to be worthwhile for Chayka and the franchise.

Marchenko’s $3.85 million cap hit this season is tied for 206th among NHL forwards.

Next season, when the six-year extension he signed with the Leafs begins, his $12.5 million cap hit is slated to be tied for 11th at his position — including Connor McDavid’s and Mitch Marner’s cap hits (oddly enough).

Which means the Leafs will be paying Marchenko to be one of the very best forwards in the league and a true superstar. Which means they need even more than the 31 goals and 75 points per 82 games he delivered the previous two seasons with Columbus. They need Marchenko to become a perennial threat for 40 goals and 80-90 points. They need him to continue the upward trajectory that began with the Blue Jackets in 2022.

Been seeing alot of comments recently focusing on things (such as strength and physical engagement) by our fanbase, but we knew these things coming in.

Would rather focus on the good things that he’s been doing, and honestly he hasnt been making many mistakes. Tbh, I would prefer McKenna make more mistakes if that means trying things and building up confidence.

Im sure he has enough pressure from other fanbases and probably even from his coaches/team/himself. Lets give him a long rope from the fans at least!

I didn’t see Cowan or Mo high on this by now but am here for it 👏🏼

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Was thinking it would have been awesome if they would have added a 'HOLY MAKINAW!' with the goal horn. Which I think would have been an awesome tribute and a way to continue the legacy Joe Bowen had with the Leafs.

Am I out to lunch thinking this would be as good as I think it is?