McDonald’s Canada has named Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid ‘Canadian of the Month’ for his heroics at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
McDavid scored 8:18 into overtime in the championship game, giving Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States. The fast food chain chose to honor McDavid’s contributions rather than naming him employee of the month.
McDonald’s Canada went the extra mile by jokingly declaring Connor McDavid “Canadian of the Month”
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid continues to reap the accolades for his game-winning play at the 4 Nations Face-Off, with McDonald’s Canada getting into the act in a special fashion. The burger chain went further than the norm in offering appreciation and made a special announcement Thursday on social media, touting McDavid’s heroics in international competition.
The Team Canada phenom came through in the tournament’s ultimate moment, hitting the championship goal just more than eight minutes into overtime to secure a dramatic 3-2 win over Team USA in Boston last month. His game-deciding goal not only entrenched Canada at the top of the tournament but reaffirmed his standing as one of the sport’s all-time best.”.
Instead of merely saluting McDavid as an exceptional athlete, McDonald’s Canada went the extra mile by jokingly declaring him “Canadian of the Month” rather than the usual “Employee of the Month.” The act was a tongue-in-cheek but apt tribute to a player who keeps his nation proud with his lightning-fast displays on the ice.
“Employee of the month? Nah. @cmcdavid97 is Canadian of the month,” McDonald’s wrote on Twitter. McDonald’s Canada fulfilled its promise to rename a location in Edmonton if McDavid brought a Stanley Cup, following his game-winning goal against the USA in February.
The tribute to McDavid included new signage, promotional deals like $0.97 fries, and the “Big Mac-David” burger. McDavid’s golden goal at the 4 Nations tournament drew comparisons to Sidney Crosby’s 2010 Olympic winner, with Crosby acknowledging the moment.
Connor McDavid is expected to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought, having led the Oilers to Game 7 of the Final. His talent, determination, and relentless drive make him the ideal player to guide Edmonton to its first championship since 1990.
Fans across the country are eager to see McDavid cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats by delivering hockey’s most coveted prize. With McDavid at the helm, the Oilers’ return to glory feels not just possible but inevitable.
Evan Bouchard scores late in OT to lift the Oilers past the Canadiens, 3-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evan Bouchard scored off Connor McDavid’s nifty centering pass after McDavid circled the Montreal zone late in overtime to the give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens on Thursday night.
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evan Bouchard scored off Connor McDavid’s nifty centering pass after McDavid circled the Montreal zone late in overtime to the give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens on Thursday night.
Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 46th goal and assisted on Bouchard’s goal. Corey Perry also scored and Stuart Skinner made 25 saves. The Oilers had lost six of seven, and the Canadiens had won five in a row.
Cole Caufield scored his 31st for Montreal, and Joel Armia also beat Skinner. Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots.
Canadiens: Montreal remained a point out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Oilers: Draisaitl extended his points streak to 13 games. He has 10 goals in his last 10 games.
After a scoreless third period, Edmonton put the game away with just 6.9 seconds remaining in overtime as McDavid circled the zone before sending a saucer pass to a hard-charging Bouchard.
Draisaitl broke a tie with Mark Messier for fourth place on the Oilers’ career goals list with 393. Wayne Gretzky tops the list with 583, followed by Jari Kurri with 474 and Glenn Anderson with 417.
Both teams are in action Saturday night. The Canadiens are at Calgary, and the Oilers host Dallas.
