4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Predators: Matthews dominates in all facets, McKenna’s electric night

The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame an early three-goal deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday. Auston Matthews led the comeback with four points, recording three primary assists before scoring the game-winning goal in the extra period. Rookie Gavin McKenna recorded his first career NHL points, setting up a John Tavares goal before scoring his first NHL goal past goaltender Juuse Saros.

Nashville had initially raced to a 3-0 lead courtesy of two goals each from Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander. Jack Roslovic netted the game-tying goal for Toronto to force overtime. The article also highlights defensive issues for Toronto, noting that goaltender Anthony Stolarz and the defensive pairing of Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev struggled early before steadying.