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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'What the hell?': Oilers' fans lose it as Connor McDavid breaks superstition by touching the Campbell trophy
Image via Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Connor McDavid, the captain of the Edmonton Oilers, shocked the Oilers' fans when he lifted the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after defeating the Dallas Stars in Game 5. Now, a video has gone viral which shows the Edmonton Oilers' fans losing their minds as the jumbotron showed Connor McDavid lifting the trophy but many fans are not happy with this reaction. The Edmonton Oilers' fans seemed disappointed as Connor McDavid lifted the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl — MaggieBodnar_ (@MaggieBodnar_) The viral video shows a fans screaming, 'What the hell?' as Connor McDavid lifted the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl as other fans seem angry with this gesture of the Edmonton Oilers' captain. Connor McDavid even spoke about touching the trophy and said, 'It's pretty obvious I think. Don't touch it last year, you don't win. Touch it this year, hopefully we win' and fans agree with him. A fan took to X and wrote, 'They didn't touch it last year and they lost. Switching it up. The last 2 teams to touch the trophy actually won. So 🤷♂️' Another fan wrote, 'It's ok #Oilers fans, the team has waaaay more talent & belief in each other that eclipses a superstition. They didn't touch the trophy last year and what did it get them? Belief > Superstition.' A third fan posted, 'they didnt touch it last year and lost idk why people are stressing, it makes sense', while another fan wrote, 'They didn't win last year without touching it, so it's the reverse logic for this year, Touch the cup win the cup.' A fifth fan noted, 'Fans freaking out about Connor touching the trophy. Have no idea in the past when the trophy was touched they won the cup. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo When the trophy wasn't touched, no cup.' With the Edmonton Oilers winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final and gearing up to face the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals, things have become pretty intense. For the NHL fans, this seems like history repeating itself after the Florida Panthers faced the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals and ended up winning the prestigious Stanley Cup. The 2025 Stanley Cup Finals' Game 1 begins on Wednesday night. Also Read: 'We are going to the finals baby': Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle reacts to Oilers' Game 5 win as she posts a wholesome life update
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jake Walman might be the 'Stanley Cup push' Edmonton Oilers need
Jake Walman (via Getty Images) With the Edmonton Oilers set for a Stanley Cup Final rematch versus the Florida Panthers, attention has turned to a quiet but possibly season-altering strategic adjustment—the emergence of defenseman Jake Walman. His capacity to lead, transition and shut down goals has given the Edmonton Oilers an advantage it did not have in its last playoffs. The 29-year-old has been an unexpected pillar of the team's performance in the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Jake Walman and Edmonton Oilers' rebuilt defense against Florida Panthers Jake Walman Discusses Connor McDavid Leadership, Playing Sharks Teammates & LOUD Oilers Fans The Edmonton Oilers have been in this situation before when they overcame a 3-0 deficit against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final before being defeated in Game 7 last season. Now, they're back with a healthier defensive group and new additions ready to contribute. Jake Walman, whose contributions have been key, leads the team. By Natural Stat Trick's measure, the Jake Walman-John Klingberg tandem has a phenomenal 1.44 goals against per 60 minutes at even strength. That's not only the best on the team but also a significant step up from the team's messy defensive system in 2024. Florida is a different challenge. But Edmonton's advancements in puck management give them an air of optimism. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like पुरानी लक्जरी घड़ियों की ऑनलाइन कीमतें आपको आश्चर्यचकित कर सकती हैं। Luxury Watches For Sale | Search Ads अभी खरीदें Undo Jake Walman's composure in pressure situations and John Klingberg's sense of attack have provided Edmonton breakout opportunities that weren't available a year prior. Mattias Ekholm's return to the lineup further strengthens the top-four rotation. The Edmonton Oilers' makeover didn't happen overnight. Doomed efforts at constructing a puck-movement defense during the regimes of Peter Chiarelli and Ken Holland put the franchise years behind. However, with GM Stan Bowman in charge- a more defined plan has crystallized. Also read: 'We are going to the finals baby': Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle reacts to Oilers' Game 5 win Jake Walman isn't exactly a name on everyone's lips yet, but his inclusion in the Edmonton Oilers' backline has remolded the identity of the team at the ideal moment. As they meet the physically imposing Florida Panthers again in the Stanley Cup Final, Edmonton's new defensive depth may become the difference. Whether it will be enough to get the Stanley Cup to Canada is unknown, but the Oilers are certainly better suited this time.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Leon Draisaitl's fiancée Celeste Desjardins misses Game 5 but celebrates Oilers' win from afar
Leon Draisaitl has been with his fiancée, actress , for a couple of years now and the two are set to tie the knot soon. Leon Draisaitl has constantly proved his worth on the ice and his fiancée, Celeste Desjardins, has been a huge source of strength and support to the star player. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the Edmonton Oilers lifted the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl last night, it seems like Celeste Desjardins ended up missing the match. Leon Draisaitl's fiancée, Celeste Desjardins, takes a break and enjoys with her girlfriends as the Oilers advance to the finals Image via Celeste Desjardins/Instagram The Edmonton Oilers shocked their fans as they continued to win against the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs. Leon Draisaitl has contributed majorly to the Oilers' success this season. While Leon Draisaitl was busy celebrating last night's win with his teammates, his fiancée, Celeste Desjardins was away celebrating her friend's bachelorette in Southampton, New York. Leon Draisaitl's fiancée, Celeste Desjardins, posted several updates from the fun night out she had with her girlfriends. One of the Instagram stories posted by Celeste Desjardins shows her girlfriends dressed in red dresses as they danced and enjoyed the night together. Another update posted by Leon Draisaitl's fiancée shows a board game that her friends must have bought to celebrate the bachelorette trip. However, Celeste Desjardins made sure to celebrate the Edmonton Oilers' winning the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl last night. The famous actress posted an Instagram story where she shared the NHL's post about the Edmonton Oilers advancing to face the Florida Panthers at the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. Even though the Edmonton Oilers have performed really well this season, Zach Hyman's injury had stressed some fans. Before Game 5, the Edmonton Oilers' head coach, Kris Knoblauch, spoke to the media and informed that Zach Hyman had been ruled out due to a surgery he had to undergo. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kris Knoblauch said, 'Zach's season's most likely done. He's getting surgery today, and yeah, it'll be a while, so we're not expecting him back for the playoffs' and fans were shocked by this announcement. The Edmonton Oilers are now focusing on facing the Florida Panthers, with Game 1 being scheduled to be played on Wednesday night. Also Read:
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Wait a f**king minute': Fans lose it over Oilers' Kris Knoblauch look-alike in crowd during Oilers-Stars' Game 4
Image via Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The Edmonton Oilers are on a winning streak in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars and head coach Kris Knoblauch seems excited and proud of his team. While the Edmonton Oilers won against the Dallas Stars in Game 4, Kris Knoblauch was spotted at the venue but it seems like his doppelganger was in the audience too and it has sparked a frenzy among fans. Edmonton Oilers' head coach, Kris Knoblauch's doppelganger sparks a frenzy among fans in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars In the videos that have gone viral from Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars, Oilers' head coach Kris Knoblauch's doppelganger was seen enjoying the game too and fans are shocked. A fan took to X and wrote, 'Talk about a doppelganger. Holy smokes! If you told me they were twins, I'd believe you', while another fan wrote, 'he aint got a matching tie like the other coach doppelganger.' A third fan posted, 'Okay wait a f**king minute..', while another fan joked, 'They should take a DNA test. Just to make sure.' A fifth fan commented, 'Nonono……No, time travel is real and he just is rewatching his 1st Stanley cup run from a different viewpoint', while another fan wrote, 'That's Kris Knoblauch in the seats he didn't feel like standing today' According to CityNews Edmonton, the doppelganger is actually Matt Ziprick, who is a pastor at Sherwood Park's Bethel Lutheran Church. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Matt Ziprick spoke to CityNews Edmonton about looking eerily similar to the Edmonton Oilers' head coach, Kris Knoblauch and how it changed his life. Matt Ziprick said, 'I want Kris to know how much people appreciate him and like him, because people seem to like me because I look like Kris. I'm gonna ride the wave, I guess.' The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to face the Dallas Stars for Game 5 soon While fans are excited to spot Kris Knoblauch's doppelganger, all eyes are on the Edmonton Oilers now as they are all set to face the Dallas Stars for Game 5 on Thursday night. It seems like Connor McDavid and Kris Knoblauch are only focused on winning the playoff series and hopefully lift the Stanley Cup this season. Also Read: 'This is dirty': Fans furious at the Edmonton Oilers after Roope Hintz gets slashed again in Oilers-Stars' Game 4 Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'This is dirty': Fans furious at the Edmonton Oilers after Roope Hintz gets slashed again in Oilers-Stars' Game 4
Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz had injured himself after the Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse slashed him on the foot in Game 2 on Friday. While the injury generated a lot of conversation, it seems like history might have repeated itself again. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Last night, the Edmonton Oilers secured their third consecutive win against the Dallas Stars in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final but it seems like Roope Hintz injured himself again. Roope Hintz was slashed on the foot again last night and now, fans are furious Videos from Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars have gone viral where the Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard was seen slashing Roope Hintz on his foot again before he went back to his bench. While the Dallas Stars have remained silent this time, the video has sparked major outrage among fans. A fan commented, 'Absolutely shi*ty behavior I hope your pillow is warm and gross', while another fan wrote, 'Call me soft or whatever but I think this is so dirty & awful.' A third fan wrote, 'Honestly, targeting injuries like this should be a game misconduct', while another user posted, 'the next time y'all get pissy about your favorite team not disclosing injuries remember this video lol' A fifth fan noted, 'Once again, the Oilers prove to have some of the worst players in terms of character in the league', while another fan wrote, 'SCUMBAG! Someone needs to send Evan Bouchard to the shadow realm for a bit. Zero response from Hintz or the stars. What happened to this team? They just take the abuse and no response.' A seventh fan posted, 'That's such a b*tch move lmao. Oilers fans can't say shit about anything anymore' While the Dallas Stars have remained silent since last night, on Friday, the Stars' coach, Pete DeBoer, said, "I'll answer your question with a question…Does anyone in this room think if Connor McDavid gets carried off the ice like that, it's not a five-minute major?" Currently, neither the captain of the Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid nor the team's coach has issued a statement regarding the incident. The Dallas Stars has also not spoken about the extent of Roope Hintz's injury yet after last night's incident. Also Read:
