Overview
- Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl joined a Wednesday beer league game at the Magna Centre in Newmarket wearing Edmonton Oilers practice jerseys.
- The duo trailed 4-0 after one period and went scoreless in a 6-2 defeat that highlighted their offseason routine.
- Officials at the rink said they were prepped for NHL talent on the ice and admitted feeling starstruck during the game.
- Clips of the local goaltender stopping McDavid on multiple breakaways went viral and drew widespread praise online.
- McDavid, who has played in this league for over a decade, is now facing a decision on an extension before becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer.