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Rielly stays hot in season openers

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McGran, K. (2026, September 30). Rielly stays hot in season openers. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/rielly-stays-hot-in-season-openers/article_97bb0e07-2b05-4e3a-b807-254217f3b9fb.html

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Morgan Rielly extended his impressive record in season openers by earning an assist during the first game of this season, bringing his career total to 12 points from just 13 games. This performance places him among six active defensemen with at least a dozen career points in season openers. Additionally, teammate William Nylander scored one of the fastest goals in franchise history for a season opener, tying Zdenek Nedved's record set in 1995.

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Kirill Marchenko, traded from Columbus Blue Jackets to Toronto Maple Leafs just over 24 hours prior, made his debut for Toronto against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Despite initial pressure and a goal by William Nylander early in the game, the Leafs fell behind after Josh Anderson tied it up and then Alexandre Carrier scored late in the third period to help Montreal win 3-2. Gavin McKenna, Toronto's No. 1 overall pick, also made his NHL debut alongside Marchenko as the team aimed to bounce back from missing the playoffs last season.

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- William Nylander tied Zdenek Nedved (0:48 on Oct. 7, 1995) for the fourth-fastest goal to start a season opener in franchise history.

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🔮 - William Nylander tied Zdenek Nedved (0:48 on Oct. 7, 1995) for the fourth-fastest goal to start a season opener in franchise history.

2026-09-30 · Toronto Star

Rielly stays hot in season openers · assertive framing

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- With an assist, Morgan Rielly boosted his career totals in season openers to 12 points in 13 games. asserted

Rielly → boost → games

- William Nylander tied Zdenek Nedved (0:48 on Oct. 7, 1995) for the fourth-fastest goal to start a season opener in franchise history. asserted

Nylander → tie → history

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