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Gavin McKenna earns NHL 27 rating as top draft pick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:07 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Gavin McKenna earns NHL 27 rating as top draft pick
Summary

Gavin McKenna has received an overall rating of 81 in the upcoming EA NHL 27 video game, marking his first rating as an NHL player. Drafted first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, McKenna had a standout freshman season at Penn State, tallying 51 points. He previously excelled in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers, scoring 244 points over three seasons. The anticipation around his performance in the upcoming NHL season is high, with McKenna expressing optimism about improving his video game rating.

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By the Numbers
  • •Gavin McKenna is rated 81 in EA NHL 27 game.
  • •He was drafted first overall by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2026.
  • •McKenna scored 51 points in his freshman season at Penn State.
  • •He accumulated 244 points during three WHL seasons.
  • •His performance could influence his in-game rating growth.
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  • 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Gavin McKenna receives his first ever NHL 27 rating
What they're saying
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Top NHL draft pick Gavin McKenna has received his first rating in the upcoming EA NHL 27 video game release.

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