What happened: McCabe buried a rebound to even the score against the Ottawa Senators. The Toronto Maple Leafs have since pulled ahead by one goal while the contest remains in progress.
Why it matters: The clubs are playing split-squad matchups in both cities to open their schedules. Toronto is evaluating its roster after missing the playoffs last season for the first time since 2016.
By the numbers: Toronto has gone 2-8 this season, carrying a seven-game losing streak while allowing 4.6 goals per contest.
What to watch: The organizations will continue their preseason evaluations ahead of the regular season.