The Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, after a blazing 64-goal and 153-point season, faced a bit of a rough patch this year. In the first 12 games, McDavid only managed three goals and 12 points, not quite the jaw-dropping stats fans have grown accustomed to from the 26-year-old superstar. Things hit a low point as he went three games straight without a single point leading up to Monday night’s matchup against the New York Islanders.
"It's nice, I remember how to score." 😂
Connor McDavid joins @GenePrincipe after the Oilers defeated the Islanders 4-1. pic.twitter.com/tc4sJcQswI
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 14, 2023
However, McDavid quickly put those concerns to rest in the game, scoring a goal and racking up two points in a solid 4-1 victory. Post-game, he shared a light moment with Sportsnet’s Gene Principe, playfully addressing the recent scoring slump, “It’s nice, I remember how to score. It’s been a couple games, but it was nice to see one go in the net.” The comment showcased McDavid’s humor and relieved attitude, reminding everyone that even the best players go through scoring droughts, but they always find their way back to
