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Top 5: Kirill Marchenko Scores His First Goal with the Maple Leafs

Last night marked the first Saturday night of the 2026–2027 National Hockey League season, with 26 teams in action across 13 games. There were several highlights aside from the Montreal Canadiens' incredible—though ultimately incomplete—comeback.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:10 PM
Top 5: Kirill Marchenko Scores His First Goal with the Maple Leafs
Key Things to Know
  • Kirill Marchenko scored his first goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3–2 loss to Ottawa.
  • The Edmonton Oilers secured a 3–1 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
  • Colorado defeated the St. Louis Blues 6–1, with Artturi Lehkonen scoring his third goal of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kirill Marchenko scored his first goal as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs during a power play against the Ottawa Senators. Despite his milestone tally on home ice, Toronto fell 3–2 in regulation to Ottawa on the opening Saturday night of the NHL season.

Elsewhere across the league, the Edmonton Oilers earned a 3–1 win over the Seattle Kraken under coach Mike Babcock. The Colorado Avalanche routed the St. Louis Blues 6–1 behind Artturi Lehkonen, the New York Islanders blanked the New Jersey Devils 6–0 featuring Victor Eklund's first NHL goal, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6–5 in overtime.

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