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Connor McDavid Answers 'Pretty Heavy Question' on Stanley Cup Pressure
Connor McDavid Answers 'Pretty Heavy Question' on Stanley Cup Pressure originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The stakes are sky-high for the Edmonton Oilers heading into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Advertisement Down 3–2 to the defending champion Florida Panthers, they're facing elimination on the road for the second year in a row. Connor McDavid, now in his 10th NHL season and widely considered the best player in the world, once again finds himself one win away from forcing a Game 7 as well as one loss away from another crushing end to a season without the Stanley Cup getting back to Edmonton, and neither being added to his personal trophy cabinet once and for all. McDavid has already collected three Hart Trophies and five Art Ross titles among a plethora of other accolades and feats. The Oilers' superstar was asked Monday whether the weight of his stature in the NHL fuels pressure to deliver a championship. Advertisement 'That's a pretty heavy question,' McDavid said. 'If you think about it that way, you'd probably be pretty crippled in terms of how you prepare and how you play.' McDavid said the moment is bigger for the team than for him or his individual legacy. "It's not really about me," McDavid said. "It's about us trying to get a win here tomorrow night. That's what we're looking forward to." "I think everybody has another level, myself included.' Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) against the Florida Belski-Imagn Images McDavid enters Game 6 tied with teammate Leon Draisaitl in postseason points, each having 33 in 21 playoff games. The Oilers captain, however, only has one goal in the finals and has lacked his usual punch. Advertisement 'We've put ourselves in another difficult spot and it's our job to work our way out of it,' McDavid said. 'I'm excited. I'm excited about the opportunity.' Game 6 will take place in Sunrise on Tuesday night, with puck drop set at 8 p.m. ET and the Panthers having their first of two chances at winning back-to-back championships. Related: NHL Makes Historic Connor McDavid Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final Related: Oilers Player Makes Bold Stanley Cup Final Guarantee Before Game 6 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21 minutes ago
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Connor McDavid's Wife Reveals Truth About NHL Stress
Connor McDavid's Wife Reveals Truth About NHL Stress originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for a must-win Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Connor McDavid's wife, Lauren Kyle, is preparing in her own way. Advertisement The wife of the Oilers captain was candid in an interview published by The Canadian Press on Monday, sharing both her superstitious routine and the emotional weight of being a "hockey wife," let alone being married to one of hockey's most scrutinized stars. Lauren said that she'll be watching Game 6 at her new business, Bar Trove, in her same heels, same red handbag, and same exact spot she stood when McDavid scored his first goal of the Stanley Cup Final in Game 5. "It's a feeling and, if anything positive happens, you got to stay in that position," Lauren said about her pre-game rituals. "It's really silly, but everyone has superstitions." Advertisement Lauren also spoke about her husband's own habits, although she chose not to reveal the details. "(Connor) does a lot of things before a game. He is extremely, extremely ritual-based," Lauren said. "But I'm going to actually leave that as a secret." Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) has rituals to follow before the games, his wife Lauren Kyle Wild-Imagn Images The couple often takes walks with their dog Leonard after home games, decompressing together with conversation and film. Lauren said they plan to keep doing the same going forward. 'We'll usually do a loop around the neighbourhood after games," Lauren said. "And then we usually watch a show and we chat.' Finally, Lauren acknowledged the unique strain that comes with being married to an NHL star. Advertisement "It's actually very difficult," Lauren said. "There's a lot of stress. There is such a strain on your family. People don't know about the struggles that are on the inside." McDavid will lead the Oilers onto the ice on Tuesday for a must-win Game 6, where Edmonton is playing for its life and aiming to force Game 7 back home. Related: NHL Makes Historic Connor McDavid Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final Related: Connor McDavid Answers 'Pretty Heavy Question' on Stanley Cup Pressure This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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33 minutes ago
- Health
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Water quality advisory issued for Trestle Creek Golf Resort Beach
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory for Trestle Creek Golf Resort Beach due to high levels of fecal bacteria. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from consuming the water. There is also a possibility of skin, ear and eye infection if exposed to the water. People are advised not to swim or wade at the beach area. The Trestle Creek Golf Resort is approximately 92 kilometres west of Edmonton.
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33 minutes ago
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1-block stretch of downtown street to close for park construction project
A one-block stretch of a downtown street will be closed Monday as part of the construction of a major new park. City crews will close 106 Street from Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue for work on Warehouse Park including the construction of sidewalks, a bike lane and a storm sewer, and the installation of new lighting. The city started construction of the $42-million park located north of Jasper Avenue and between 106 Street and an alley west of 107 Street in July last year. Funding for it comes from the downtown community revitalization levy, and the park will be the size of three football fields. Warehouse Park An artist's overhead map of Warehouse Park, which is under construction in downtown Edmonton. Work on it is expected to be finished by the end of 2025. (City of Edmonton) The park's pavilion will have a public washroom, a bookable community space, seating and fireplaces. A portion of 107 Street will be converted into a pedestrian promenade. Work on it is slated to be finished by the end of the year.
CTV News
33 minutes ago
- Sport
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New tennis, pickleball dome in west Edmonton expected to open by November
Work has started to erect a new air-supported dome that will host tennis and pickleball courts on Edmonton's west end. The facility is being built by Tennis Canada in the Johnny Bright Sports Park between Jasper Place and St. Francis Xavier high schools on 163 Street on the existing outdoor tennis courts. Ivan Quintero, the director of the IQ Tennis and Pickleball Centre, told CTV News Edmonton on Thursday the facility should be open by November. 'The weather in Edmonton is pretty rough during winter time,' Quintero told CTV News Edmonton on Thursday. 'There is a big need for facilities like this one.' The centre, which will cost between $4 million and $5 million to build, is slated to have six tennis courts and seven pickleball courts available to rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Dave Mitchell
