Connor McDavid, Anaheim Ducks
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Oilers fans are worried after superstar captain Connor McDavid went viral with a thousand-yard stare after losing Game 3 in Anaheim.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid shared his thoughts on the Ducks’ controversial overtime goal in Game 4 on Sunday.
Connor McDavid scored the winner 1:17 into overtime as the Oilers broke out of their slump with a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Edmonton was the lone team in the NHL to not go to overtime yet this season before the win.
Anaheim's relentless swarm strategy suffocates McDavid, forcing turnovers and disrupting the Oilers' attack. This game plan is proving a masterclass in neutralizing hockey's top talent.
A former Edmonton Oilers coach could be the main reason why the Anaheim Ducks have been able to shut down Connor McDavid.