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'It's A Confidence Thing': Gavin McKenna's Ability To Rise In Big Moments For Maple Leafs An Indication Of The NHL Player He Wants To Be

The Toronto Maple Leafs broke a three-game slide on Monday night by defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena. Rookie Gavin McKenna provided the decisive breakthrough by scoring the game-winning goal early in the final period on a power play.

Following the contest, head coach Jim Hiller and teammate Auston Matthews praised the teenager for his poise and eagerness to perform in crucial situations. In another storyline surrounding the matchup, opposing rookie Ivar Stenberg commented on his pre-draft interactions with the Toronto franchise ahead of their meeting as the top two selections from the 2026 draft.

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