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Islanders Gameday: Back to Toronto

The Islanders are back in Toronto for the second and final time in this young season, The Leafs are coming off a loss where they benched their first-overall pick Gavin McKenna, for reasons Justin Bourne is not feeling. Kirill Marchenko…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Islanders Gameday: Back to Toronto
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders are traveling back to Toronto for their second matchup there this season.
  • New York enters the contest following a 2-1 shootout defeat against the Ottawa Senators.
  • Mathew Barzal did not travel with the Islanders on the road trip due to knee inflammation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders head back to Toronto for their second and final visit of the early season. New York enters the matchup following a 2-1 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, where forward Matias Maccelli scored the team's lone goal before the defeat in Canada's capital.

The Islanders continue their road swing without star playmaker Mathew Barzal, who did not travel due to knee inflammation. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs enter after a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres, despite a hat trick from Kirill Marchenko and ongoing lineup discussions surrounding rookie Gavin McKenna.

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