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  "id": 12554370,
  "title": "Gavin McKenna stuns Predators with first NHL goal, spurs Maple Leafs comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/gavin-mckenna-stuns-predators-with-first-nhl-goal-spurs-maple-leafs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T05:17:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gavin-mckenna-stuns-predators-first-051747676.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto Maple Leafs' No. 1 overall pick, Gavin McKenna, scored his first NHL goal in Tuesday's 5-4 comeback victory against the Nashville Predators. The young left-wing aided John Tavares in securing the opening goal just five minutes into the second period. Not long after, McKenna netted his maiden NHL goal, contributing significantly to the Leafs' surge. Trailing 3-1 at home, Toronto managed to force overtime, where franchise cornerstone Auston Matthews ultimately sealed the win.",
  "summary": "The Toronto Maple Leafs took a big step back from a competitive standpoint last season, but that could ultimately lead to a massive leap toward genuine title contention. No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna will one day be tasked with leading this franchise past its longstanding Stanley Cup Playoff woes, but for now, he is just trying to score goals […] The post Gavin McKenna stuns Predators with…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal for Toronto Maple Leafs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/no-1-overall-pick-gavin-mckenna-scores-first-nhl-goal-for-toronto",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:33:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Gavin McKenna scores 1st NHL goal for Leafs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/gavin-mckenna-scores-1st-nhl-goal-for-leafs",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:34:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Matthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/matthews-scores-ot-winner-mckenna-gets-his-first-nhl-goal-as-maple",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:18:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "McKenna scores first goal for Leafs in overtime win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/mckenna-scores-first-goal-for-leafs-in-overtime-win",
        "published": "2026-10-07T04:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}