Oilers Fans Were Worried After Major Connor McDavid News
Oilers Fans Were Worried After Major Connor McDavid News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season and are set to face the Florida Panthers in Game 1 on Wednesday night.
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This will mark the first rematch in the Stanley Cup Final in back-to-back years since the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings faced off in 2008 and 2009.
Ahead of the series opener, the Oilers held practice on Sunday, and McDavid took the ice as usual. But just 10 minutes in, he left to speak with trainers, sparking concern. He didn't return for the rest of the practice, which continued for another half hour.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97).© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
With little information available at first, fans quickly grew anxious about the status of their captain. Fortunately, head coach Kris Knoblauch said he was good after practice.
"No issues. He will be ready for Game 1," Knoblauch told reporters.
Meanwhile, Oilers fans were genuinely concerned that McDavid might have suffered a serious injury. Following the all-clear from Knoblauch, they breathed a sigh of relief.
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"Holy airball. WERE SAFE GUYS. OILERSNATION LETS RIDE," one fan said.
"😮💨😅," another wrote.
"Everyone relax McDavid is 💯 ok," added another.
"Stressful 15 minutes of my life," said a fan.
"I'm going to panic anyways," one wrote.
Another fan attached a gif:
Losing a player like McDavid would all but end Oilers fans' hopes of winning the Stanley Cup this season. They're already without forward Zach Hyman for the rest of the postseason, and losing arguably the best player in the world would be the final blow.
McDavid has recorded eight 100-point seasons in his 10 years in the NHL. The 2015 No. 1 overall pick has won three Hart Memorial Trophies, five Art Ross Trophies, four Ted Lindsay Awards, and earned the Conn Smythe last postseason despite the Oilers losing in the Final.
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This season, McDavid appeared in 67 games and recorded 26 goals, 74 assists and 100 points.
Related: Oilers React to NHL's Major Connor McDavid Announcement
Related: Oilers Fans Feeling Crushed After Coach Kris Knoblauch's Major Announcement
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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