Overview

• McDavid and Draisaitl suited up July 16 at Magna Centre in Newmarket, but their pickup game ended in a 6-2 loss after a 4-0 first-period deficit.
• Both stars went scoreless and skated at reduced off-season pace as the local goalie made a series of highlight-reel saves.
• On-ice officials were informed in advance of the duo’s appearance, reflecting McDavid’s more than ten-year commitment to the summer league.
• Fans at the rink and online praised the grassroots scene, with viral clips celebrating the amateur team’s upset victory.
• With the 2025–26 season approaching, attention shifts to McDavid’s impending unrestricted free-agency decision next summer.