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Habs pick 28th overall as Leafs land McKenna first in NHL draft

The Montreal Canadiens made their first-round selection Friday as the 2026 NHL Entry Draft got underway.

· 1 min read · HOC Montréal Desk
Habs pick 28th overall as Leafs land McKenna first in NHL draft
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The Montreal Canadiens are looking to add depth and talent with the 28th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Habs finished the 2025-26 season in sixth overall with a record of 48-24-10, making it to the Eastern Conference Final before their run ended.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, who won the draft lottery, selected Gavin McKenna first overall.