Oilers React to NHL’s Major Connor McDavid Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year after a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 on Thursday night.

Connor McDavid was clear about his desire to defeat the Florida Panthers in a highly anticipated rematch for the Edmonton Oilers star.

I’m a fan of great players in hockey and in all sports, and I always enjoy seeing when they reach their goal of winning a championship. This is especially true for Connor McDavid in the spring of 2025.

The Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final with the goal of redemption in mind. Last year’s Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers still lingers, but the tone around Edmonton’s return is far more composed.

EDMONTON — The top two items of focus for the Edmonton Oilers these days are clearly defined, according to CEO of Hockey Operations Jeff Jackson. First, hopefully watch captain Connor McDavid and his teammates win the sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history, a feat they are four victories away from accomplishing.

This playoff run has felt different for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. They are back in the same place.

Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers captain, has etched his name in NHL history, becoming the second-fastest player to reach 100 playoff assists in just 90 games, trailing only the legendary Wayne Gretzky.

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