Connor McDavid using his Stanley Cup experience for tonight's matchup
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Team Canada is gearing up for a thrilling showdown against Team USA tonight, and the stage is set for an epic 4 Nations Face-Off final between these two hockey titans. That said, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is no stranger to big games, and he will be using his experience tonight against a formidable American squad.
It's no secret that the Edmonton Oilers made it all the way to game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals last season.
While the Oilers fell just 2 goal shy of hockey's ultimate prize, there's no denying the priceless lessons and invaluable knowledge Connor McDavid gained from that experience.
Now, Connor McDavid hopes to transition his experience in big games into tonight's matchup against the USA.
Connor McDavid using Stanley Cup experience against team USA
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, when asked to compare the two experiences in a new interview with the Athletic, McDavid was still partial to winning the Stanley Cup. It's the ultimate goal in professional hockey, and still just months removed from the loss, it's got to sting for McDavid.
Obviously I was extremely disappointed to lose that game. I feel like Game 7, Stanley Cup Final, is as big a game as you're going to play in your whole life. It's good to be able to draw on the experience obviously, having just been there a couple of months ago. Playing in big games is something I love to do - everyone loves to do. And tomorrow is a big game.»
- Connor McDavid
- Connor McDavid
It also should be a motivating factor for McDavid to get a better result in a big game, and for the Edmonton Oilers to get back to the Stanley Cup final this season.
With the whole world watching tonight, it should be interesting to see if Connor McDavid is able to rise to the occasion.
