Leon Draisaitl Has Odd Reaction to Connor McDavid's Team Canada OT Winner
Photo credit: Edit from The New York Times
A national hero is what Connor McDavid is, scoring the winning goal for Team Canada, but his Oiler teammate Leon Draisaitl had a very odd reaction after the winner.
Connor McDavid provided an unforgettable moment for Team Canada, finding the overtime winner against Team USA on Thursday to give Canada a 3-2 win and the 4 Nations Face-Off championship.
Charged with putting Canada ahead the whole tournament, McDavid rose to the challenge again and again, none more importantly than his game-winner at TD Garden in Boston.
Leon Draisaitl posted the number 97 on a pitch black background
As the hockey world rejoiced, teammate Leon Draisaitl of the Oilers posted an odd but simple message on social media: "97." He didn't say more, but the allusion was unmistakable, McDavid's jersey number with both Team Canada and the Oilers.
"97"
McDavid and Draisaitl make one of the most explosive pairs in the NHL, though the Oilers went into the break having lost 5-4 at home to the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 7.
Following some well-deserved rest, McDavid will be back in Edmonton as they begin a five-game road trip Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.
The Oilers are currently leading the Pacific Division with 72 points, holding a 34-17-4 record in the 2024-25 season.
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