Gavin McKenna excited to team up with Auston Matthews on Maple Leafs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, shared his anticipation for playing alongside Auston Matthews. McKenna expressed familiarity with Matthews' skills, citing his experience playing as him in EA Sports NHL 25. The young winger looks forward to learning from Matthews, whom he considers one of the league's best goal scorers. The Maple Leafs aim to rebound from a disappointing previous season, and the partnership between McKenna and Matthews is seen as a key to their future success.
- •Gavin McKenna is the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •McKenna learned about Matthews' skills from playing video games.
- •He aims to learn from Matthews and improve his game.
- •The Maple Leafs seek to bounce back after a disappointing 2025-26 season.
- •McKenna's selection is viewed as a positive development for the team's future.
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna reveals how he learned about Auston Matthews' best skills
"The first overall pick has gotten a chance to know his teammate already.
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