Source: Josh Weinstein, Sportsnet.ca, February 14, 2019 Crosby is undefeated when facing McDavid Sidney Crosby edged out Connor McDavid in a battle between superstars, another penalty shot was missed and Bob Murray made his coaching debut for a struggling Anaheim Ducks squad. Here are three things we learned in the NHL Wednesday. It was a… Continue reading 3 things we learned in the NHL: Crosby tops McDavid, again
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Hockey Night in Canada podcast: Connor McDavid’s legend is growing
Source: CBC Sports, November 8, 2018 Rob Pizzo is joined by Hockey Night host to go over 5 key topics The first month of the 2018-19 NHL season has already provided us with plenty to talk about and analyze — including some surprises thanks to a few of the Canadian clubs, and the unmatched skills of Connor McDavid. It’s… Continue reading Hockey Night in Canada podcast: Connor McDavid’s legend is growing
Connor McDavid on missing playoffs: ‘It was miserable around town’
Source: Sportsnet.ca, September 24, 2018 Entering his fourth NHL season, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are facing the pressure of needing to have a bounceback season after failing to make the playoffs in 2017-18. But there is one major difference this season that will impact Edmonton’s front office flexibility going forward: McDavid now counts for $12.5… Continue reading Connor McDavid on missing playoffs: ‘It was miserable around town’
McDavid scores in overtime as Canada squeaks out 2-1 win over Latvia
Source: The Canadian Press, May 15, 2018 Canada clinches quarter-final berth, will play Germany Tuesday in final round-robin game After having trouble scoring at 5-on-5, Connor McDavid and the Canadians proved to be deadly at 3-on-3. McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime, batting his own rebound out of the air past Latvia goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis, as Canada edged Latvia 2-1 Monday… Continue reading McDavid scores in overtime as Canada squeaks out 2-1 win over Latvia
Connor McDavid named Canada’s captain for world championship
Source: The Canadian Press, April 30, 2018 NHL points leader looks to lead country to its 3rd gold in 4 years Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid will serve as Canadian captain at the upcoming IIHF world hockey championship. McDavid, who led the NHL with 108 points this season, helped Canada win gold at the 2016… Continue reading Connor McDavid named Canada’s captain for world championship
McDavid’s 4-goal night leads Oilers’ rout of Lightning
Source: Shane Jones, The Canadian Press, February 6, 2018 Edmonton star is 1st player in franchise history to accomplish feat since Sam Gagner Connor McDavid clearly hasn’t given up on winning his second consecutive MVP award. McDavid scored four times and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers knocked off the top team in the… Continue reading McDavid’s 4-goal night leads Oilers’ rout of Lightning
McDavid’s performance makes things better for Oilers, for a night
Source: Mark Spector, Sportsnet.ca, January 5, 2018 EDMONTON – That Connor McDavid has just a single assist in his past four games is somewhat criminal considering the quality of his play. But you get what you earn, not what you deserve, which is why the Vegas Golden Knights are a playoff lock these days while the Edmonton Oilers went into their… Continue reading McDavid’s performance makes things better for Oilers, for a night
Healthy Connor McDavid lifting Oilers with return to dominant self
Source: Mark Spector, Sportsnet.ca, December 13, 2017 There are between 50 and 53 games left in the season for most teams, and Connor McDavid has finally broached the top five in league scoring with 39 points. He has climbed to No. 3, just behind the Tampa duo of Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov, who lead with 42 points each. Here’s… Continue reading Healthy Connor McDavid lifting Oilers with return to dominant self
McDavid’s 4-point night fuels Oilers’ drubbing of Blue Jackets
Source: The Associated Press, December 12, 2017 Edmonton star leads team with 39 points When Edmonton scored the third goal on Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus’ exasperated net-minder fell on his back and stared up at the lights while the Oilers celebrated. It was that kind of night for Bobrovsky and for the Blue Jackets, who rarely take… Continue reading McDavid’s 4-point night fuels Oilers’ drubbing of Blue Jackets
In Crosby vs. McDavid, goalies and Kessel steal the show
Source: The Associated Press, October 24, 2017 Edmonton star gets a goal, but Cup champions get the win Connor McDavid keeps getting the better of Sidney Crosby. Statistically, anyway. Considering the end result, it’s a trade-off Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins can live with. McDavid assured the struggling Oilers of a least a point by… Continue reading In Crosby vs. McDavid, goalies and Kessel steal the show