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As expected, Maple Leafs draft McKenna at No. 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Penn State star Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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The brief

The Toronto Maple Leafs have drafted Gavin McKenna at No. 1 in the 2026 NHL Draft. McKenna joins the team from Penn State.

Coverage from NHL.com, ESPN, and Fox News emphasizes that the selection was expected. Reports from these outlets confirm McKenna's status as the first overall pick.

Further developments will likely emerge as the NHL draft tracker continues to update subsequent selections.

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Quick answers

Who was selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft?

Gavin McKenna was selected first overall.

Which team drafted Gavin McKenna?

The Toronto Maple Leafs.

Where did Gavin McKenna play before the draft?

He played for Penn State.

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