Connor McDavid redeems himself after horrific overtime performance
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Connor McDavid found himself in the penalty box for what felt like an eternity after a high-sticking incident in overtime.
The Edmonton Oilers managed to survive the double-minor, and kill the Dallas Stars power play during game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Yet McDavid wasn't about to let that missed chance keep him up at night.
"Miserable, I hated every second of it." Connor McDavid when asked what it was like watching from the penalty box after taking a high-sticking penalty.
In double overtime, he seized the moment, redirecting a pass from Evan Bouchard to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Oilers first semifinal win of Mcdavid's career.
CONNOR MCDAVID GAME WINNER WAS THE SCRIPT. ✍️
THE CAPTAIN SECURES GAME 1 FOR OIL COUNTRY! 🤩
Connor McDavid scores to secure the @SUBWAYCanada OT winner in Dallas.
Connor McDavid scores to secure the @SUBWAYCanada OT winner in Dallas.
It was a redemption moment for the superstar, who had come agonizingly close to ending the game earlier in the first overtime period.
«Apologies to everyone for keeping everyone up a little bit longer.»
McDavid apologizes for not burying on his opportunity late in the third 😂
McDavid apologizes for not burying on his opportunity late in the third 😂
Despite facing adversity, McDavid showed why he's considered one of the league's best, delivering when it mattered most to give the Oilers the opener. Now, it's into Game 2 on Saturday.
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