NHL · Night in Review
Seattle Survives McKenna’s Two Power-Play Strikes, 5-4
October 29, 2026 · 4:39 AM
Seattle edged Toronto by one as Gavin McKenna’s two power-play goals and Auston Matthews’ three-point night fell short.
Seattle edged Toronto 5-4, a one-goal finish despite the Leafs getting three points apiece from Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna. McKenna scored twice on the power play and added an assist on 3 shots, while Matthews finished with 1 goal, 2 assists and 4 shots. Ryker Evans scored for Seattle, posted a plus-2 and delivered 4 hits; Chandler Stephenson added a power-play goal and an assist. Washington beat Philadelphia 5-2, with Alex Tuch scoring twice on 5 shots and Jordan Kyrou matching him with 2 goals on 3 shots, including a power-play strike. Dylan Strome set up 3 goals for Washington, finishing with 3 assists and a plus-1. Elsewhere, Edmonton shut out Calgary 4-0 behind Tristan Jarry’s 23 saves on 23 shots, while Jake Allen made 39 saves on 44 shots (.886) in New Jersey’s 5-2 loss to Colorado. Tomorrow’s top matchup: Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning.
Scoreboard
TOR 4, SEA 5
PHI 2, WSH 5
CGY 0, EDM 4
NJD 2, COL 5
Key Performers
Tristan Jarry (EDM): 23 saves on 23 shots, shutout Auston Matthews (TOR): 1 G, 2 A (3 PTS) Gavin McKenna (TOR): 2 G, 1 A (3 PTS) Dylan Strome (WSH): 0 G, 3 A (3 PTS) Jake Allen (NJD): 39 saves on 44 shots (.886 SV%)
Standings Impact
Washington’s 5-2 win over Philadelphia was the slate’s division game. Standings positions and records were not provided.
DYMA Insight
Toronto got six combined points from Matthews and McKenna, but Seattle still won by one. Washington’s two two-goal scorers were backed by Strome’s three assists.