“I haven’t seen this since Messier!”- Connor McDavid’s drive leaves Oilers legend amazed | NHL News
Throughout the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is displaying amazing determination. Losing the final game of the 2024 playoffs against the Florida Panthers, McDavid returns with total focus. This spring, the Oilers are once again chasing the Stanley Cup, and their leader is at the heart of it.
Connor McDavid explodes with two goals in Game 3 as Oilers crush Stars in must-win night
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta hosted Game 3 of the Western Conference Final for the Edmonton Oilers. Their six-one persuasive victory against the Dallas Stars astounds.Connor McDavid scored two goals in that game, including the one that became the game-winner. Connor McDavid has now earned 22 points in just 14 playoff games this year- with 5 goals and 17 assists.He looked sharp, focused, and completely locked in. His energy on the ice was clear. Fans inside Rogers Place cheered loudly as he helped his team take a 2-1 series lead.After the win, McDavid told Sportsnet, “There’s not a better rink in the NHL. It’s so special to play here.” His full quote and post-game comments were shared by Sportsnet on X.Also Read: Edmonton Oilers’ Fans Lose It Over Connor McDavid And Leon Draisaitl’s Silent Signal During Dallas Stars Game
Craig MacTavish compares McDavid to hockey legends
On Monday night, May 26, 2025, former Edmonton Oilers head coach Craig MacTavish joined Bob Stauffer on the Oilers Now radio show. MacTavish praised Connor McDavid’s mindset and compared it to the legendary Mark Messier’s drive during the 1994 playoffs.MacTavish said, “McDavid is completely driven to a level I haven’t seen since Messier in 1994.” He also praised other top players like Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard, saying, “These guys are winners, and we should give them credit.”He added, “They’ve controlled the big games and big minutes. That’s what great teams do.” The full clip was posted by Oilers Now on X.In Game 4, they are set to play the Dallas Stars once more at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, are the Oilers. Once more, the match will be held at Rogers Place in Edmonton. A victory would put Edmonton three-one ahead in the series and one step closer to the Stanley Cup Finals.Connor McDavid is not just leading by scoring goals. His hunger to win is showing in every shift he takes. Fans and former players can see that this playoff run means everything to him.
