Gavin McKenna makes debut for Maple Leafs against Canadiens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on September 19, 2026. This matchup marks the start of the NHL preseason, featuring No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna, who is expected to play alongside John Tavares and William Nylander. McKenna, a highly regarded prospect, had a standout season at Penn State before being selected first in the 2026 NHL Draft. The game is part of a split-squad doubleheader between the two rivals, with both games concurrently starting at 7 p.m. ET.
- •Maple Leafs open NHL preseason against Canadiens tonight.
- •Gavin McKenna debut follows his No. 1 draft selection.
- •Game starts at 7 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena.
- •McKenna skates with Tavares and Nylander during preseason.
- •Both teams playing simultaneous games in a split-squad format.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens: Gavin McKenna debut, live stream, TV channel
"The Toronto Maple Leafs open their 2026 NHL preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens, but all eyes will be on No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna as he makes his debut in a Maple Leafs uniform. McKenna,…
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