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Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna Benched, John Tavares Injured
- Gavin McKenna, a rookie with the Toronto Maple Leafs, was benched by coach Jim Hiller.
- McKenna's ice time was reduced to 6:36, the lowest of his NHL career so far.
- John Tavares, a key player for the Maple Leafs, is ruled out due to injury.
- Auston Matthews reacted to McKenna's benching, expressing his thoughts on the situation.
- The team is now focusing on learning to trust McKenna for future games.
Articles (5)
The Athletic·
After benching, Gavin McKenna ready to ‘shake it off’ as Maple Leafs rule John Tavares out - The Athletic
Maple Leafs have to learn to trust Gavin McKenna, but they can’t win without him
Yahoo Sports·
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews reacts to Gavin McKenna benching
John Tavares Injured In Scary Moment For Maple Leafs
'That Was My Decision': Maple Leafs' Coach Jim Hiller Admits To Mistake, Explains Benching Gavin McKenna Against Sabres