McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax: ‘Dreamt of yourself playing in that game’
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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final Monday — the last hurdle in an improbable journey this season.
Connor McDavid envisioned this moment.
Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto — whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the street with friends — hockey glory danced in his mind’s eye.
Just like countless Canadian kids.
“You always dreamt of yourself playing in that game and scoring that big goal,” McDavid said. “You’re not sure you’re ever going to get that opportunity.”
After a roller-coaster season and a playoffs with plenty more twists and turns, the stage is set for the superstar captain.
McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final Monday — the last hurdle in an improbable journey this season.
A disastrous start to the schedule. Last in the overall standings. A coaching change. A near-record-breaking winning streak. Playoff pushback.
And a trio of victories after trailing the title series 3-0.
