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Connor McDavid sends a strong message to Vegas Golden Knights before round 2 of playoffs
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The Edmonton Oilers have officially eliminated the LA Kings from the playoffs, and Connor McDavid has now addressed their next opponent - the rival Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Through the LA series, McDavid showed incredible leadership and belief in the team when there was criticism. His perseverance was key to coming back to win the Kings series.
Connor McDavid sends a message to Vegas before Round 2 of playoffs
Speaking in a postgame interview after last night, McDavid mentioned the tough series loss to Vegas a few years ago, and mentioned that the Oilers want to get back at them for it.
We're already looking ahead here. We owe Vegas a good series. We don't forget what happened 2 years ago. Looking forward to it.
- Connor McDavid
- Connor McDavid
In the 2022-23 season, the Oilers were still looking to punch through the opening rounds of the playoffs and make a long run when they took a hard loss to Vegas in 6 games.
The Oilers and the Golden Knights developed an intense rivalry, mostly stemming from the heavy physical style that Vegas likes to employ. After losing to Vegas in 2023, the Oilers took those lessons and back stronger than ever before.
Now a team of hardened playoff veterans on their own, the Oilers are looking to get their lick back.
This second round matchup are two teams who could win the Stanley Cup. The Oilers will have a major challenge ahead of them to slay the dragon of playoff losses past, and Connor McDavid has the Oilers ready to run through a wall to do it.
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