{
  "id": 8541241,
  "title": "How to watch Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens: Gavin McKenna debut, live stream, TV channel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/how-to-watch-maple-leafs-vs-canadiens-gavin-mckenna-debut-live-stream",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T21:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-maple-leafs-vs-canadiens-215000638.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off their 2026 NHL preseason season on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens, with a spotlight on first overall draft pick Gavin McKenna. The 18-year-old, selected by Toronto in the NHL Draft, is set to make his preseason debut at Scotiabank Arena. McKenna, who has been paired with star forwards John Tavares and William Nylander during training camp, will showcase his skills alongside them against the Canadiens. Fans in the United States can catch McKenna's debut live on ESPN+. McKenna, coming from Whitehorse, Yukon, was highly regarded in junior hockey, leading Medicine Hat Tigers to the 2024-25 season. He was named CHL Player of the Year and delivered 129 points in 56 games, including 14 points in seven games for Canada at the 2026 World Junior Championship. Coach Jim Hiller has placed McKenna in a pivotal position, playing alongside Tavares and Nylander. This game is a part of a doubleheader between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens, with the first game starting at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup will feature Toronto's top prospects, including Matthews and Matthew Knies, presenting a preview of the 2026-27 lineup. McKenna's first preseason test against the Canadiens marks a significant step in his NHL career.",
  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How to live stream Northern Illinois vs Arizona: College Football, TV channel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/how-to-live-stream-northern-illinois-vs-arizona-college-football-tv",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:30:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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