Episode

Is Matthews Returning To Form? Thoughts on McKenna's debut

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Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs

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Sep 21, 2026

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2345

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Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped both of their preseason games against the Montreal Canadiens, but there were still plenty of encouraging takeaways. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morasuti break down Gavin McKenna’s NHL debut, including his flashes of offensive skill, areas he needs to improve and why he could eventually earn a spot on the top power-play unit. The biggest positive, however, may have been Auston Matthews looking healthier and more explosive. Is the Maple Leafs captain showing signs of returning to his dominant two-way form?