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5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Win Over Avalanche

After what was a long, and busy, offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they wanted to get off to a strong start and prove that the moves they made were…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 1:05 PM
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 6-3 Win Over Avalanche
Key Things to Know
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 to improve their season record to 3-2-1.
  • William Nylander posted five points with two goals and three assists, reaching his 700th career NHL point.
  • Auston Matthews tallied two goals and two assists to bring his season total to 10 points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 to bounce back from a loss against Vegas and improve their record to 3-2-1. William Nylander delivered a standout performance by tying his single-game career high with five points, consisting of two goals and three assists, while also notching his 700th career NHL point.

Auston Matthews contributed two goals and two assists, raising his season total to 10 points. Nick Blankenburg scored his first goal with the club, Gavin McKenna extended his point streak to three games, and Toronto's special teams excelled by scoring two power-play goals and killing off five penalties.

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