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McDavid and Draisaitl Shut Out in Beer League Loss to Local Team

Viral clips celebrating a local goalie’s saves have captured fans’ attention, underscoring McDavid’s looming free agency decision

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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.