Brief
Matthews nets OT winner as Leafs rally past Predators 5‑4
Matthews' overtime goal capped a comeback from a three‑goal deficit, and rookie Gavin McKenna notched his first NHL goal and point.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds left in overtime and added three assists in regulation as the Toronto Maple Leafs erased a three‑goal deficit to beat the Nashville Predators 5‑4 on Tuesday night, the Associated Press reported.
Toronto trailed 3‑0 after Nashville’s Steven Stamkos opened scoring on a power play at 7:13 of the first period and Nils Hoglander extended the lead at 9:08. The Predators made it 3‑0 again at 3:03 of the second period. Toronto responded when John Tavares scored at 4:56 of the third, William Nylander assisted at 6:58 to make it 3‑2, and Stammos restored a two‑goal lead at 13:30. One minute later, rookie Gavin McKenna scored his first NHL goal, and Jack Roslovic tied the game at 8:54 of the third. Matthews’ overtime strike sealed the win.
Stamkos scored his second goal, moving into 17th on the NHL career‑goals list, while he also became the third active player with 100 game‑opening goals. The Leafs head to Vegas on Thursday; the Predators travel to Montreal.
Key facts
- Auston Matthews scored the overtime winner with 14 seconds left. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Gavin McKenna recorded his first NHL goal and first point. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Leafs overcame a 3‑0 deficit to win 5‑4. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Steven Stamkos scored twice, moving to 17th on the career goals list. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Matthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4”
