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Connor Andrew McDavid (born January 13, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Selected first overall by the Oilers in the 2015 NHL entry draft, McDavid is often regarded as one of the best players in the world, and his offensive dominance has drawn comparisons to players such as Sidney Crosby.
Connor McDavid, hockey's best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship. ... Of course, overcoming challenges is nothing new for the 27-year-old from Newmarket, Ontario. 97.
Connor McDavid: Davo, McJesus [371] Wilfred McDonald: Bucko [372] Curtis McElhinney: ... Old Blood and Guts, Mr. Hockey, The Edmonton Express [464] Albert Siebert: Babe
The Oilers selected Connor McDavid first overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Ales Hemsky led the team in scoring points for four seasons, from 2005–06 to 2008–09. The statue of Wayne Gretzky outside Rogers Place commemorates the Oilers' Stanley Cup victories and the all-time Oiler leader for regular season goals, assists and points and playoff assists and points.
Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord (35) is scored against by Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
Connor McDavid had a goal and added his 100th assist of the season, becoming just the fourth player in NHL history to hit the milestone behind Wayne Gretzky (11 times), Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr.
The biggest expectation is an NHL championship, and hoisting the Stanley Cup is the only thing McDavid wants after piling up individual accolades, including being a three-time league MVP and five-time leading scorer. In the final for the first time in his nine NHL seasons, McDavid and the Oilers are underdogs against the Florida Panthers.
On October 5, 19-year-old Connor McDavid was named the 15th captain of the Oilers; McDavid was the youngest team captain in NHL history, having broken the record previously held by Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog. [154]