This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look at the Maple Leafs recent games, including a comeback win against the Nashville Predators, Gavin McKenna's first NHL point and first NHL goal, as well as multi-point performances from both Auston Matthews and William Nylander.

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In this edition of the Sticks in the 6ix post-game notes, we break down the comeback win for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Nashville Predators, Gavin McKenna's first points in the NHL and Auston Matthews' big night offensively.

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This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we break down the last minute trade moving Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko and take a look at the Maple Leafs first game of the 2026-27 season - a loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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