- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Potential No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna scores 8 points in 1 game for Penn State
The 2026 NHL Draft prospect had a dominant performance, scoring 1 goal and adding 7 assists in Penn State's 11-4 win over Ohio State.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Gavin McKenna, a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, had a standout performance for Penn State on Friday night, recording 8 points (1 goal, 7 assists) in the Nittany Lions' 11-4 victory over Ohio State. McKenna, who made the unusual choice to leave junior hockey and play a year of NCAA hockey before the draft, has been highly impactful all season and has taken his game to another level since returning from the World Juniors tournament.
Why it matters
McKenna's dominant 8-point game showcases the immense talent and NHL potential of the young prospect, who is likely to be one of the top selections in the 2026 NHL Draft. His decision to play a year of NCAA hockey before turning pro has allowed him to further develop his skills and build momentum heading into the draft.
The details
In Penn State's 11-4 victory over Ohio State, Gavin McKenna recorded 1 goal and 7 assists, totaling 8 points in the game. This was an exceptionally rare and impressive performance, as 8-point games in NCAA hockey are extremely uncommon. McKenna has been a standout player for Penn State all season, but his production has reached new heights since returning from the World Juniors tournament, with 21 points (8 goals, 13 assists) in his last 10 NCAA games.
- On February 21, 2026, Gavin McKenna had his 8-point game for Penn State against Ohio State.
The players
Gavin McKenna
A potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, McKenna is playing his likely lone season of NCAA hockey at Penn State before turning pro.
Penn State
The college hockey team that Gavin McKenna is playing for this season before entering the 2026 NHL Draft.
Ohio State
The opponent that Gavin McKenna and Penn State defeated 11-4, with McKenna recording 8 points in the game.
What’s next
McKenna will look to continue his dominant play as he prepares for the 2026 NHL Draft, where he is expected to be one of the top selections.
The takeaway
Gavin McKenna's 8-point performance for Penn State showcases the immense talent and NHL potential of the young prospect, who has taken his game to new heights this season and is poised to be one of the top picks in the 2026 NHL Draft.
