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Maple Leafs answer 3 questions in split-squad sweep of Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs answered three important questions on Wednesday night, as the swept the Ottawa Senators in preseason action.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:06 AM
Maple Leafs answer 3 questions in split-squad sweep of Senators
Key Things to Know
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs swept the Ottawa Senators in split-squad preseason games by scores of 6-1 and 4-2.
  • The 6-1 contest featured Toronto's primary NHL roster, while the 4-2 win was played with depth players.
  • Rookie Gavin McKenna drew a penalty that led to a Jack Roslovic power-play goal and recorded an assist.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Maple Leafs swept the Ottawa Senators across split-squad preseason action on Wednesday night, capturing victories by scores of 6-1 and 4-2. The 6-1 win in Toronto featured most of the Maple Leafs' regular NHL lineup, while the 4-2 victory in Ottawa relied heavily on depth players and Toronto Marlies regulars.

First-overall pick Gavin McKenna stood out in his second preseason appearance. McKenna drew a hooking penalty against Kasper Halttunen that led to Jack Roslovic scoring a power-play goal, and he also contributed an assist alongside Jake McCabe and John Tavares.

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