1st overall NHL draft pick to make debut Saturday

Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is set to make his preseason debut on Saturday, September 19, 2026, when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena. The highly anticipated appearance marks McKenna's first game action as a professional. Maple Leafs fans have been eagerly awaiting the debut of the top draft selection.