Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in a close NHL game decided by a late goal from Brandon Montour. The match featured a standout performance from rookie Gavin McKenna, who scored two goals.
Why it matters
This game highlights the competitive nature of the current NHL season and the emergence of young talent in professional hockey.
SEATTLE (AP) Defenseman Brandon Montour scored with 34 seconds left and the Seattle Kraken beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Wednesday to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna’s first two-goal game and three-point night.
After scoring on power plays in each of the first two periods, McKenna helped set up Auston Matthews' tying goal with 1:30 remaining and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky off for an extra attacker.
Montour then beat Bobrovsky with a slapper from the top of the right circle.
Chandler Stephenson had a goal and an assist to help Seattle improve to 8-4-1. Ryker Evans, Berkly Catton and Josh Mahura also scored, and Philipp Grubauer made 18 saves.
Stephenson gave Seattle a 3-2 lead on a power play at 3:33 of the second period, and assisted on Evans' goal with 9:02 left.
McKenna has five goals in 15 games this season. Matthews has 10 goals.
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