Overview
- The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 Monday to stop a three-game skid after Gavin McKenna scored the go-ahead goal on a third-period power play.
- McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, recorded his first NHL power-play goal and first game-winner in his 10th game after being benched in the Oct. 15 loss to Buffalo.
- Auston Matthews had a goal and two assists and veteran Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves to earn his first home win with Toronto, while the Leafs killed all four San Jose power plays.
- The New York Rangers remained unbeaten at home as Dylan Garand made another strong start in place of injured franchise goalie Igor Shesterkin, making 29 saves in a 5-2 win over Anaheim.
- Elsewhere the Philadelphia Flyers upset the Colorado Avalanche with Matvei Michkov scoring twice, underscoring how special teams and goaltending have been decisive in several early-season momentum swings.