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Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg are living up to early career expectations

It didn’t take long for the top two picks of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft to meet on the ice. As the San Jose Sharks travelled to The Six to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, the focal…

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Daily Faceoff reports top 2026 draft picks Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg are meeting early NHL career expectations.
McKenna scored a power-play game-winner on Monday to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs past the San Jose Sharks.
Both McKenna and Stenberg are tied for second place in rookie scoring through roughly nine games.

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Top 2026 NHL Draft picks Gavin McKenna of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ivar Stenberg of the San Jose Sharks met in their first regular-season matchup on Monday. Daily Faceoff notes that both teenage rookies have quickly cemented their NHL roles and are living up to their pre-draft expectations through their first nine games.

McKenna scored the game-winning power-play goal for Toronto, continuing his strong offensive production despite occasional defensive struggles. Meanwhile, Stenberg has displayed a more polished two-way game for the Sharks, with both players tied for second in rookie scoring.

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