The Seattle Kraken defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Wednesday night in Seattle, spoiling a strong debut for Maple Leafs left wing Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 overall pick.
McKenna scored a goal in the first period, celebrated by teammates including William Nylander, but the Kraken rallied. Defenseman Ryker Evans scored in the second period, and a fight broke out between Cale Fleury and Vinni Lettieri.
Brandon Montour netted the game-winning goal late in the third period, beating Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Philipp Grubauer was in net for the Kraken.
