Connor McDavid turns water baby as wife Lauren shares candid poolside snap ahead of Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins' wedding
Connor McDavid
, the face of the Edmonton Oilers, is giving fans a lighthearted glimpse into his life off the ice. Ahead of
Leon Draisaitl
and
Celeste Desjardins
' highly anticipated wedding, McDavid's wife, Lauren, shared fun behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram that quickly caught fans' attention.
Connor McDavid enjoys
poolside fun
before Leon Draisaitl's big day
The highlight of Lauren McDavid's Instagram stories was a playful poolside snap of her husband. Connor McDavid was seen mid-stretch in the water, looking completely relaxed before the wedding festivities began. Lauren joked with her followers, captioning the photo, 'Husband getting in a good stretch in the pool,' showing a rare, candid side of the Oilers' captain.
The fun didn't stop there. Lauren also shared a cheerful golf cart selfie, capturing McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the front seats while she and bride-to-be Celeste Desjardins smiled in the back.
Her caption, 'Can't wait to get these two married!' perfectly captured the excitement around the upcoming ceremony.
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Fans loved seeing this playful content, as it highlighted the close friendship between the two
NHL
stars and their partners. McDavid and Draisaitl are more than just the dynamic duo driving the Edmonton Oilers' success; they share a personal bond that extends beyond the rink. Celeste and Lauren have been best friends for years, often spotted together at Oilers games and team events.
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Last summer, Celeste even served as Lauren's maid of honour during the McDavids' own wedding.
Connor McDavid spotted enjoying poolside ahead of Leon Draisaitl's wedding (via: Instagram)
Moments like these remind fans that behind the hockey gear, these NHL stars enjoy the same milestones and celebrations as anyone else. Seeing McDavid in a relaxed, fun environment, from poolside stretches to golf cart rides, gives followers a refreshing look at his life away from the intensity of the NHL season.
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As Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins' wedding draws closer, fans are keeping a close eye on social media for more candid moments. With Lauren McDavid sharing these lighthearted snapshots, the pre-wedding celebrations have already become a fan favorite online, connecting hockey lovers to their stars in the most human way.
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