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Kraken outlast Maple Leafs 5-4 to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna’s big game
Brandon Montour scored with 34 seconds left as Seattle won its third straight, despite two goals from rookie Gavin McKenna.
On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 at Climate Pledge Arena, with defenseman Brandon Montour scoring the decisive goal with 34 seconds remaining in regulation.
Taking four minor penalties in the second period, Toronto disrupted their own rhythm as the Kraken capitalized on power plays and recorded more goals than the Leafs managed shots in the middle frame.
Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna scored two power-play goals, becoming the youngest player in over 80 years to achieve a multi-goal game while recording five goals in 15 games this season.
Captain Auston Matthews tied the game 4-4 with 1:30 remaining, but goalie Sergei Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 17 shots, unable to preserve the late comeback attempt.
Following a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday, Toronto will attempt to salvage their four-game road trip when they face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.