Connor McDavid Reacts To Stanley Cup Loss Moments After Game 7

After a record-setting performance that earned him a Conn Smythe trophy in a losing effort, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid addresses the media moments after losing in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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[@TheMzx124]

Doing this interview must have been the hardest thing of his career. Respect...

[@Sean-bf3lh]

Give me a break

[@erfansvideos]

@@Sean-bf3lh🫴 break

[@moldyrefrigerator]

Boo hoo

[@alexkorneev6469]

He doesn't look that disappointed tbh

[@emilyc1988]

@@alexkorneev6469 ppl show emotions differently

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Respect to McDavid for even doing this interview. I doubt I would have been able to.

[@memberwhen22]

disrespect to McDavid for refusing to come out and accept an award like a child in the midst of a temper tantrum.

[@7teen7t79]

He's the captain of his team. He's with his boys in the dressing room. The "fans" in Florida are booing. I wouldn't come out either. And if you would good for you I guess. 😅​@@memberwhen22

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Crosby and Gretz both did it too....if anything this will make him a more complete player and leader. He'll be back 100 percent whether as an oiler or not...he wants to win and he will but P.K. said it best...it's just not his time...yet...

[@easy_nator_gamer8498]

It's called being a "Professional" Bad enough he didn't come out to accept the Conn Smythe award

[@stentorofsparta3576]

Fulfilling obligations that are part of the job isn’t really something worthy of respect.

[@StephenHunts]

Why do reporters do this? Ask the losing captain "How do you feel about losing the biggest game of your career??, "How do you THINK i feel JERK???"

[@beardakins]

12 mill a year that's you job to answer those questions.

[@fredbrandl880]

@@beardakinsI agree with you bear 100% but yup it must be tough answering those dumb ass questions over and over again.

[@jacki630]

Part Of the job, esp with that C on his chest

[@beaverchicken]

Oh please I'm sure he's okay answering some questions making more money a year than most families will see in their lifetime. He can suck it up

[@srinathganapathy289]

Isn't that their job?

[@davidrobins7753]

Highest respect for the Oilers. This was a very hard interview to do. Props to McDavid

[@technickelnet]

Respect to McDavid. He's the Messi of Hockey, and the fact that he pays homage to how well the Panthers played says loads about his character.

[@GhostRavenFIN]

Even as a Panthers fan, the Conn Smythe was well deserved. This man played fantastic, and I do feel for him. Big respect, I hope he gets to lift the cup yet.

[@watervillegangmember]

Wish the Florida fans hadn't booed him and then started chanting "bobby".

[@memberwhen22]

he refused to come out on the ice and accept it like a child in the midst of a temper tantrum. it should have been given to the runner up immediately.

[@memberwhen22]

@@watervillegangmember u mean after he refused to come accept the award? I'd boo that too.

[@Albertastream]

​You dont come accept a award you do want. He dont care about no conn smythe or other hardeware hes made that clear. Its about a CUP. ​@@memberwhen22

[@easy_nator_gamer8498]

Go back and watch the interviews with JS Giguere and Ron Hextall when they won the Conn Smythe in losing efforts. Yeah they were both crying, upset and couldn't give a sh@t about the award but they still put on their big-boy pants, came out and accepted the award. It's called being a professional

[@joetoh6675]

Tampa, Vegas, Florida, all had to lose it before they won it. Not an uncommon pattern.

[@franciscoanimations]

Exactly, the oiler will win again next year, and Mcdavud will get stanley Cup. From a cats fan

[@brenanwilley1988]

U forgot st Louis blues 3 times cup finals final 2019 and won

[@brenanwilley1988]

​@@franciscoanimationsI had blues beating oliers to get back to cup

[@noahhamarsha3049]

We already lost in 2006 this year was our year

[@Jasonboy765]

​@@franciscoanimationsvery bold to assume anybody can go to finals next year they were losing it aint easy tampa lost in 15 and next time they got back to finals was 2020 so panthers and tampa back to back finals are special and not the rule

[@snipaboy86]

Nothing but class displayed in this interview man. I really feel for the guy. One of the top sportsmen alive today if you ask me. Full respect here from London city

[@memberwhen22]

was it classy when he refused to come on the ice to accept an award like a manchild in the midst of a temper tantrum?

[@snipaboy86]

@@memberwhen22 I don't know about that, I'm talking about this particular video I actually saw with my eyes, so you can take your whataboutery and stick it up ya backside pal

[@joshuataylor4157]

@@memberwhen22go look at the Smythe pictures from 2003 and tell me he should have come out to accept it.

[@SuperStrik9]

McDavid rules. I was born in the same hospital as the guy in Richmond Hill, Ontario (different years) and even played on the same AAA youth team as a kid (I didn't play with him). York Simcoe Express. So I admit I'm fully biased Connor then went on to play in the GTHL for the Toronto Marlies, went to Junior A, got drafted by the Oilers and the rest is history. Just a matter of time till he wins a Stanley Cup imo.

[@BrentSkwark]

@@SuperStrik9 what is he your boyfriend what does it mean to anyone where you were born. Give you the same ribbon as runner up

[@MariaOracle-p8d]

Coming this far is something to be proud of also. Hell of a fight. Only one team can win.

[@mikehunt-fx7sf]

But the better team won!

[@alchemY.420]

@@mikehunt-fx7sfyes

[@wendyhong8528]

Absolutely proud of the Oilers!!!!

[@mikehunt-fx7sf]

@@wendyhong8528 Why are you proud of a team that lost?

[@davidmarshall331]

Let’s separate the proposed loss of the Cup into something truly extraordinary! Connor McDavid is the best player in the NHL today. He led the Oilers to a record setting season. He led from the top down and his team mates responded in kind. These players didn’t loose the game; they made the series one of the best Stanley Cup Finals ever. They not only did their Fans and city proud; they made all of Canada proud. Let’s take that away when considering this 2-1 Game 7 Final. They could have easily won the Cup! They never gave up, they fought to the last second and to me that’s as much of a win as you can get without winning! I am filled with pride for all they accomplished so let us as a Nation embrace these players into our heart for they did us very proud.

[@shawnstarks1743]

As Florida Panther fan living in Ft Lauderdale all I can is this man is the definition of HEART! And I hope he and the Edmonton Fan Base win a Stanley Cup soon.

[@KAST403]

Not me edmonton fans are the worst especially with that cry baby mc norings garbage if I ever watched a player play he's by fat just a figure skater playing hockey

[@favorskyd]

He will win his cup, good job man.

[@gunstargizmo]

Had they played the first three games like the last four, the outcome could've been different. The positive is that they made it further than last year, and are now more experienced.

[@Derrick2shot]

They outplayed the Panthers in 1 and 3. Goaltending saved Florida.

[@gunstargizmo]

@@Derrick2shot They outshot them, but some of those other stats like giveaways and takeaways matter just as much. They had Bobrovsky solved, but chose to go back to using slapshots. They'll either come back stronger or respond like the 2006 Oilers and not make the playoffs.

[@FinTrance]

Florida is better team. Thats why its 7 games and not 1, to cut lucky factors and so on.

[@erfansvideos]

They most likely will win next year

[@chinmayhejmadi7902]

​@@FinTrance I mean you say that like the series didn't come down to just 1 game lmao

[@thistlemum6801]

So hard for these guys. Now we find out how injured McDavid and Drai were. They really stepped up. I hope they know all the fans love them and appreciate them.Wishing them rest and recovery. ❤️‍🩹

[@kevinmazilu5245]

Respect McDavid for doing this interview after a heartbreaking moment, that’s why he’s my idol and I respect him as a human being and amazing hockey player.

[@soundtreks]

McDavid has a lot to be proud of. I know it stings but this series just shows that they can do it. Thanks from Canada and giving us a series to root for.

[@BrentSkwark]

Proud to be on a losing team. its a two to three player team bottom six are bad Give Edmonton a blue ribbon for losing

[@Dmart2024]

Connor ... Ive been a Oilers Fan since 1979 and you honestly did not disappoint me

[@mikemaltais4403]

Man. As a flames fan I say this with full respect. I was raised to hate the oilers no matter what. Anyone but Edmonton type of thing. But holy. Mcdavid is easily my favourite player in the league. He himself deserved the cup tonight. Not the rest of the team Mcdavid deserved it. Crazy. We are witnessing probably the best player to lace them up

[@musicclassic5938]

Hockey is a team effort, not an individual sport.

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

nah man, Crosby has three Cups on him. He is the second coming though. Was hoping he'd get it tonight

[@karbin89]

You’re gonna give credit to any Oilers player and say it’s McDavid as the GOAT and not GRETZKY? Come on man his jersey number is retired for all teams for a reason.

[@Scarredfan]

That's big buddy... I'd say he's absolutely in the top 5 but there are levels to greatness and Gretzky, Orr and Mr Hockey Gordy Howe still hold the top 3. I think McDavid may get there one day but that day is absolutely not now.

[@Scarredfan]

​@@blutomindpretzel1735 Crosby also had a lot better pieces around him. Pittsburgh had depth in those wins and we saw tonight the depth of Florida's 3rd & 4th line doing the gritty work that wins championships. Edmonton is missing that depth but they had an absolute incredible season and McDavid Captained that like a 20yr veteran

[@bcsdfgh]

We the fans are still so proud of you and the team! You didn’t fail us or anyone! Nice trying this year! We will be stronger next year!

[@stentorofsparta3576]

I guess in your view losing isn’t failing, it’s “nice trying”. The oilers are legendary when it comes to trying. I can’t wait for their parade where they’ll celebrate being the best at trying.

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

Failure so far in his team career

[@SpLUrGe85]

Proud to have him as a Canadian! Haters gonna hate

[@BrentSkwark]

bottom line is they lost

[@TroysSweetCornhole]

All i asked for was a good series. Never expected theyd dig themselves a 3-0 hole to start it

[@Wingsofficial1]

Yup. Sad.

[@Nathanielhiggerson66]

credit to florida, they matched edmonton in intensity once their backs got against the wall. I feel like thats the biggest takeaway here- good teams dont go out without a fight. sometimes you have to be in a must win situation to squeeze out whatever it is needed to eliminate the other team

[@jimmybobby1652]

The Russian spy played good. Now we can finally deport him

[@SuperStrik9]

Unfortunately going down 0-3 hurt the Oilers chances bigtime. Impressive they were able to battle back and push the series to 7 games. Just a matter of time till McDavid wins his first Cup imo.

[@tylerc1932]

The series was decided by one goal difference, could have gone either way, great teams on both ends, both teams had hard paths to the finals, was really fun hockey to watch, tough sad finish for the Oilers, but I cant wait for another push to the finals from then next year.

[@RobertooNunezz-bz8bg]

Yeah how about Canucks 1994 3 - 2 to New York rangers game 7

[@bodanlunny1323]

@@tylerc1932 bullshit this is such obvious bullshit

[@tylerc1932]

@@RobertooNunezz-bz8bg yeah I used to be a Canucks fan, I grew up in the Vancouver area, that was a very tough loss, unfortunately a riot broke out and drunk fans decided to trash their own city which was replicated in the finals against Boston in 2011 which was 4-3 Boston victory in game 7.

[@dwaynesilzer9384]

Connor you and your team have nothing to be ashamed..of you are a amazing team leader ..thank you .for letting me watch your skills.

[@woody3590]

I feel the pain bro..gratz on a magnificant year to you and your team mates...THE WHOLE HOCKEY WORLD HAS RESPECT FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM

[@easy_nator_gamer8498]

Go back and watch the interviews with JS Giguere and Ron Hextall when they won the Conn Smythe in losing efforts. Yeah they were both crying, upset and couldn't give a sh@t about the award but they still put on their big-boy pants, came out and accepted the award. It's called being a professional

[@bricknmotor]

How many times you gonna post this idiotic comment? He chose to stand with his team like a true captain.

[@easy_nator_gamer8498]

@@bricknmotor A true captain and professional handles a tough loss and doesn't run and hide in the dressing room

[@whittlingcowboy]

Hold your head HIGH Captain. You took your team from the bottom to the top in a 7 game final!

[@BrentSkwark]

and you lost

[@bradhuygens]

Absolutely. Less than a dozen teams have pulled off the down 3-0 comeback. Crazy it was done in the finals, and that he had so many points. Once the pain of the loss is gone, he’ll be so proud of the season and winning the MVP

[@AJSydney]

As a disappointed Oiler fan in Sydney Australia you did us proud…roll on 2025! 😎

[@BrentSkwark]

like kids give them a runner up ribbon for losers

[@ahmadullahr7620]

Man, it's been a couple of rough nights for you, hasn't it? Didn't Afghanistan beat Australia in cricket two night ago as well? Sorry not sorry, I was rooting for both Afghanistan and Florida! Better luck next time around.

[@chinmayhejmadi7902]

​@@BrentSkwarkyou realise there are 30 bigger losers than Edmonton this season right?

[@GTtwothousand]

@@ahmadullahr7620 I don't think most Australians actively watch Cricket

[@ahmadullahr7620]

@@GTtwothousand I would assume that they watch more Cricket than they do Ice Hockey. But then again we know what assumptions do to us! 😉

[@SuperStrik9]

Connor rules. Best player in the league. He gave everything to win it for the Oilers and even though I'm not an Oilers fan I respect the hell out of McDavid.

[@the_real_economics]

Gretzky, Crosby also lost NHL finals. What makes the great players great is also "winning" through the loss.

[@stentorofsparta3576]

Both of them had also won the cup by the time they were mcdavid’s age.

[@misterman3379]

I like that. winning through the loss. deep

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Mcdavid should learn how to play a 200 ft game Like Crosby

[@8799crosby]

@@danielzychniewicz2633 except when crosby won his cups he was not even talked about as a 200 ft player ,that has come up the last 4-5 years and crosby has had no playoff success in 7 years.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

@@8799crosby you’re probably right but wasn’t Crosby always defensive to an extent, we all know mcdavid is 100 pure offense nothing else.

[@stentorofsparta3576]

Mcdavid winning the conn smythe in a losing effort perfectly sums up his career with the oilers. Can’t wait for this summers edition of the mcdavid “cup or bust but for real this time tour” lmfao.

[@TradingIsLife420]

Barkov got ROBBED. 🤷‍♂️

[@stentorofsparta3576]

@@TradingIsLife420 he probably doesn’t care

[@tromedl]

​@@stentorofsparta3576he got the best prise😂

[@DasPizzaChit]

@@TradingIsLife420Barkov is not an mvp at all what so ever Bobrovsky more like it, but Bettman gave it to mcdavid. So it doesn’t matter anymore relish the Florida win. And keep that in your music box. It’ll never happen again.

[@tromedl]

@@DasPizzaChit what are you saying? He definitely is!

[@jesusrivera2970]

Lmaoooo the icing on the cake for me was when Tkachuk shouted out his Calgary fans, that shiiii had me rolling 💀💀💀

[@rhiannon3357]

Tkachuk is a frigging poorsport

[@tristansmith4149]

Dude honestly shut the hell up…

[@coryfunk2307]

I am a Calgary fan and I loved that

[@jesusrivera2970]

@@coryfunk2307I was smoking a doubie after all the stress and when I heard Matt my stoned-self lost it 😂💀

[@jimmybobby1652]

What does he mean we? 😂 clown didn’t do anything all series but puff out his chest

[@olgazgureanu4987]

МакДэвид лучший бомбардир 21 века сделал очень много в этом финале для победы Эдмонтон Ойлерс.....сделал счет 3-3, но во Флориде играет не менее одаренный игрок и это вратарь Флориды Пантерс Сергей Бобровский.....уважение к МакДи и пожелание взять свой Кубок Стэнли в следующем сезоне как это смогли сделать Пантерс.....поздравляю Сергея Бобровского с первым Кубком Стэнли!!! Это был очень драматичный и сложный финал для обеих команд, державший в напряжении всех болельщиков до последнего 7 матча!!! Уууррааааа!!! Флориду Пантерс поздравляю с Кубком Стэнли!!!!

[@PutinRocksTrudeauBlows]

URRRRA!

[@musicclassic5938]

Боб выдал отличную первую и последнюю игру, но в других играх не выручал. Главное в том, что этот парень умеет собраться в самый нужный момент.

[@mikemontgomery2654]

Bob played lights out hockey until games four, five and six. I’m glad he was able to return to form for game seven and take the championship.

[@adolisfernandez1321]

We are Proud of him! Thanks for your words

[@olgazgureanu4987]

@@musicclassic5938 но и МакДэвид совершенно не набрал очков в шестой и седьмой играх.....не все коту масленица

[@conmariemonana5710]

No matter what I ‘m an Oilers fan and will be be forever, still proud of you McDavid!

[@memberwhen22]

you're proud of a manchild that was too busy having a temper tantrum and couldn't come out on the ice to accept an award? wow, lol.

[@KAST403]

MC NORINGS yeah best in the world didn't show up for the most important game of the series 😅😅😅😅 over rated garbage

[@victorjosephcyr]

What a herculean effort by the Oilers!.... They came up short but nothing to be ashamed of.... congrats on a great season.. they will be back next season. 💪💪

[@iconofsin4578]

They made incredible comeback! Great, tough series. Thank you

[@martinskalejs7742]

Great fight Oilers, respect for comming back from 3:0!

[@dragoniv]

We await the next run to the Cup. Thank you Connor and the rest of the Oilers for this amazing run.

[@KerriRusnak]

Connor, we love you!!! 🧡💙🧡 So proud!!!

[@memberwhen22]

were you so proud when he refused to return to the ice to accept an award like a manchild in the midst of a temper tantrum?

[@dman1417]

Interviewing these guys right after a loss of that caliber is just brutal man.

[@marypiscitelli9249]

It was a great run . I have watched all the games and it was amazing. You all did a great job. I am looking forward to next Season . Congratulations on the Conn Smythe Trophy. All the Best to the Team ..

[@sandyzequex2036]

McDavid had to lose this one so that he could win his next three Stanley Cups finals. Life doesn't allow you to just win it easily the first time, you have to lose before you win big.

[@RobertooNunezz-bz8bg]

Yeah Pavel Bure of the canucks reached the final did not win the trophy and after he never got the trophy again how do. U explain that ?😡

[@sandyzequex2036]

Although Bure was one of the most exciting players to handle the puck, I'm not even going to try to explain it if you're comparing Bure to McJesus. 🙄

[@jakemiracle8588]

Feel bad for him but could not be happier the Perry went home empty handed makes my day😂

[@mikemontgomery2654]

That’s fair! 😆

[@STEVENVUEH599]

Fair enough! 😀

[@burlykim132]

Gross

[@bhagmeister]

McDavid and the Oilers did the NHL proud.

[@can-eh-dian9678]

McDavid is the goat, class player. He will get his cup I have no doubt. Panthers fought hard and it's difficult not to be satisfied that Maurice and Luongo finally get their cup.

[@matgladu]

Great season guys, be proud!

[@BrentSkwark]

give them a silver medal for losing

[@Sjishdkdjdksjjsisjsisbsudh]

Where was bro at in game 7 tho 😭😭

[@CJMattias]

He aint exactly Crosby

[@dahpha5965]

@@CJMattias They're both equally good. McDavid got drafted by EDM. That's an instant L

[@tromedl]

You didn't watch then?

[@KirbyQwop]

All over the ice? Dude was a constant threat. Just because he didn’t score doesn’t mean he wasn’t one of the best players out there tonight.

[@Jimmy-tc2ef]

@@KirbyQwoplol cope much?

[@CamdenBraun1119]

As I was rooting for Florida seeing this interview made me sad. He just looked like he was going to cry the whole time. Props to McDavid for making it through the whole thing because I know it’s very hard to do

[@connorh122]

I can’t express with words how absolutely horrible I feel for him ☹️ he deserved to win the cup and I really wanted to see him win one. McDavid is a generational player and so fun to watch. I have no doubt he will get another shot at it!

[@memberwhen22]

Did you feel bad for him too when he refused to return to the ice to accept an award like a manchild in the midst of a temper tantrum?

[@franciscoanimations]

As a Panthers fan, i don't understand why they do this. Mcdavid had already had enough. You make this worse. I'll root for you next year.

[@jozefgubka511]

Such a pro. All he wants is to be left alone, but he still undergoes this interview without showing resentment towards the journalists.

[@BrentSkwark]

Number league stats you must do interview and two when he did not come out for award they should give it to another player

[@kirillostaski5555]

My deepest respect for this man, for being a man, his devotion. Wish him very best in catching the Cup🏆🤜

[@fernandotagalog3289]

Edmonton Oilers you didn’t loose, you win the hearts of all the hockey fans.

[@gamernorcal]

Not sure if Oilers can get back here. Everything went their way this year until Game 7.

[@safejewel2072]

Yeah… everything… 2-9-1… 0-3… right

[@Aforg209]

​@@safejewel2072 Oh please...Edmonton had LA, Vancouver, and a gassed Dallas. They were like the 5th best team in the league this year, in reality. They played a Panthers team that played a ton of hockey over the last 1.5 years...Oilers overachieved

[@crushdavis7048]

@@Aforg209 to add to this. This is Vancouver with their 3rd goalie. Edmonton got so lucky they weren't on the Central side of the bracket that had those 3 monsters, and the defending champs Vegas.

[@gamernorcal]

@@safejewel2072 talking about their playoff run.

[@Aforg209]

@@crushdavis7048 Silovs played awesome, but yea, I think a healthy Vezina-finalist Demko would've taken Van past Edm. Edmonton deserves credit for almost pulling it off, but they weren't the best team either way

[@danyb8078]

Lots of dumb questions.

[@joetoh6675]

I would hate to be a sports reporter!

[@ginorichter1151]

1st game I ever watched, amazing, this guy didn’t seem to leave anything left on the floor!

[@kowkunt8710]

Hold You Head up son. You and Your mates Did Edmonton, Alberta and Canada Proud.

[@Ylorken]

As a Caps fan, i've seen Ovi do that kind of interview way too much. But you have to lose in order to win later. Keep pushing hard, Oilers should win soon.

[@KAST403]

Never have a cake walk like that again la then van 😅😅😅😅 won't see them back for another 10 years

[@gilleslabelle7409]

I am not the biggest hockey fan in the world but in ten years from today people won't remember who won the cup in 2024, but everyone will remember the Edmonton Oilers coming back from a 3 game deficit to play in the Stanley Cup final.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Agree to disagree…The Panthers won…the Oilers lost

[@MrRicobadass]

@@mikeyoungblood1642 moron. the panthers were lucky bobrovski stood on his head. if it wasnt for him the series would have been over last week. florida didnt beat the oilers. borovski did

[@ekim4363]

It isn’t McDavid’s time. Crosby lost to the red wings and Gretzky lost to the Islanders. Gretzky went to the Islanders locker room and saw that the Islander players were bruised and battered and paid the price to win the Stanley Cup. Connor’s time is coming. At this level, winning and losing is based on fine margins.

[@newchapterjesse]

Mcdavid still broke records this year. Very happy with how far the oilers went. Another year

[@KAST403]

Mc no rings only Stats I follow is Stanley cup wins this over rated dust pan got zero rings

[@YourLocalPanthersFan21]

Ngl I feel bad for him. He has a lot of potential. Hopefully soon enough he wins a cup, but it probably won’t be with the oilers or any Canadian team.

[@Troll-lw9fi]

He has a lot of potential 😂😂

[@YourLocalPanthersFan21]

@@Troll-lw9fihe does-

[@ffnc258]

Canadian or american what's the matter ? Stop thinking that ''american team'' are better or whatever y'all not special

[@TofuCate]

@@ffnc258 I agree. This ain't the Olympics. I'm not obligated to route for the Oilers just because they are Canadian.

[@unexperiencedshlub]

@@ffnc25830 years straight. Stay mad rookie

[@Mk56b]

He is the best in my opinion. He will get the cup when it’s meant to be. But he made a great run and did amazing things.

[@alexkorneev6469]

Not everyone who, according to fans, deserve the cup - get one

[@winkletown8828]

He's the best at doing nothing 4 out of 7 games when his team needed him. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 McOverrated is a failure

[@fortunatejeremy]

It was a great playoffs following the Oilers. Lots of excitement.

[@user-lf5tl8jg2v]

They made this a great series, they should be proud of what they achieved. Someone had to lose, and it would have been hard on either team so come so close to the prize. Your day will come, hopefully you can keep the team together for next year and get another shot.

[@elusivelectron]

Florida is a good place to lose the Stanley Cup. Step outside, and you're on vacation.

[@MichaelHickey2003]

😂

[@gmac2558]

They're close to the golf courses!

[@FlowerGirl8]

Tkachuk wouldn’t shake hands. Lacks character and understanding of the essence of the game.

[@maecroft4102]

Really? That is typical asshat Tkachuk

[@mikemontgomery2654]

No. That’s him playing 4d chess against his competition. I think he legitimately loathes the oilers after what happened the last time they faced each other in the playoffs.

[@memberwhen22]

Did McDavid lack character and understanding of the essence of the game when he refused to return to the ice to accept an award like a manchild in the midst of a temper tantrum?

[@KOODA86]

What about when McPrincess decided to be a salty manchild and not come out when bettman awarded him his sympathy conn smythe trophy? Wayne Gretzky would NEVER

[@maecroft4102]

@@KOODA86 oh stop he didn't want to rain on the Panthers win.

[@Gordpatmac]

This is probably the best interview Connor has ever done! probably definitely!

[@gigimarcos1037]

Props McDavid! From Vancouver BC

[@user-gy4ch6vp8e]

Коннор молодец настоящий капитан🎉🎉🎉

[@jukkaahola426]

Your time will come that's for sure!! Congrats from Finland for Conn Smythe! There were no better player in the play offs even though your team didn't win.

[@christinemaclean3718]

Well, your Barkov’s no slouch 😂

[@blackspider2274]

You guys came a long way from where you were. Be proud!! We all are!!

[@terrydenney3516]

They did their best. Hard road but it is not easy coming back from a 3 game hole and win game 7 in their barn. Nothing to be ashamed of Connor. Always next year.

[@navirandhawa81]

I can't believe some people are ripping on Mcdavid. I would be over the moon if the Leafs would go past the 2nd round. So proud of the Oilers they will learn from this & win it all next year

[@BrentSkwark]

still losers

[@RetreatHell518]

'but what about the leafs?!?' lmao

[@emilyc1988]

@@BrentSkwark EDM made it all the way to the Finals. WPG/VAN/TOR did not. its still a W

[@dylanjones268]

If my Leafs don't win the cup, I consider it a lost season. You make it sound as if it's a Canada cup and all you have to do to win is be the last Canadian team in the playoffs. That would make sense if we actually played eachother. We don't...

[@LoveThe3rdGate]

​​@@BrentSkwarkBlackhawks fan here, but the most hilarious part of the aftermath of a team losing are randies on the internet calling Professional Athletes with Millions "losers" lmfao Shut up dude 🤣

[@WarriorGramma]

Oiler love! You are awesome to us. Look what you did to the City of Edmonton. It was awash with Oiler Jerseys . Oiler Proud!! 💯

[@marypiscitelli9249]

Congratulations on the Conn Smythe Trophy Connor. Well done ! My favourite Hockey Team ❤❤❤ It was a close game . Great job getting to the Stanley Cup .

[@knutipryanik]

Молодец Конор, надеюсь ты завоюешь свой кубок, ты заслуживаешь, но сейчас это победа Бобровского и Флориды!

[@minty7494]

oilers still made it 3-3 after a 3-0 deficit, proud of them. mcjesus is definitely leaving the oilers after this one though lol

[@matsinilsson9578]

Edmonton may benefit from a physical and nifty deflection expert in front of the net. I would never have guessed them making the final after their start. Whichever players they acquired have made a huge difference. They will be back. Congrats to Florida. As expected.

[@camilan3813]

Even the Oilers did not win BUT we have the greatest hockey player on earth!Connor MC David!!! You deserved to be MVP!

[@KAST403]

Mc norings all the greats have rings this bum doesn't have nothing Stats don't matter cup rings do 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 panthers made him look like a dust pan

[@joydjinn8692]

@@KAST403The Stanley Cup is not a prerequisite for being the best hockey player. Cry me a river

[@Patrick-eo2ts]

Thanks Garry Betman! Everything works according to the plan to be serious from a true Habs fan thanks Oilers that's was a hell of a ride.

[@That90sShow]

McBettman is pissed his poster girl lost

[@royanderson3478]

The game could've gone either way.

[@user-vs4qu5pi6g]

A real leader. His vision for this team was the Cup from the drop of the puck in the pre-season. His teammates believed and wanted the same. Hoping they'll be back soon to achieve their goal

[@MegaSmokaloT]

You guys are champions. Thank you for an amazing season

[@sophie20001]

I just want to give him a hug! ❤

[@memberwhen22]

he could probably really have used it in the midst of his temper tantrum when he refused to return to the ice to accept an award.

[@AlltelJohnny12]

Gracious in defeat

[@memberwhen22]

was he gracious when he refused to come out on the ice to accept an award like a manchild in the midst of a temper tantrum?

[@Reladan187]

Not an Oilers fan or a McJesus fan but I do feel for the dudes. Florida just has so many Finns and I like their team in general. Different setup and I might have been rooting for Oil. On the plus side he's now proven that getting there is possible and even likely. Go get it next year

[@megankrauss633]

Your men ROCKED it! Canadian forever🥰

[@kevinarmstrong6957]

The Oilers looked absolutely horrible in that game .

[@KAST403]

Looked like they was playing pre season that wasn't a game 7 cul final edmonton got dominated and embarrassed

[@user-le7gp1uw1f]

Не "дотянул" Мак и в регулярке: не смог обойти Никиту в гонке бомбардиров. И, в финале,- Саша, Сергей, Владимир и Дмитрий, его обошли!))

[@dws5951]

Every Oiler deserves the recognition for their max efforts. A tuff to take loss for sure but they battled to the last second.... Bobrovsky was a shot blocking machine .... Cheers to you 2023/24 Oilers...See you in October..come back healthy and stronger.

[@socraticdialogue29.]

As a Leafs fan, I am devastated for the Oilers esp McDavid. It would been a great celebration in Edmonton and Canada to see the cup come home. I don't care the Panthers won, it is more of a gulf town anyways. This is so heartbreaking!

[@user-wk5sy5ow7u]

Макдевид молодой .еще все впереди.

[@stevocanuck]

Came all the way back just to lose 🎉

[@emilyc1988]

similar to Toronto-Boston series. Bruins ended up winning

[@KAST403]

Wouldn't have expected any less from.that piss poor team

[@DoomOfTheNoldor]

You could tell when asked about the Conn Smythe he just wanted to say “who cares” but then showed great restraint and gave the classy answer

[@mikes7446]

Edmonton had a crazyu season, good job Canadas team.

[@That90sShow]

Not Canada's team bud

[@direwolf6234]

it's bad enough that there is hockey in florida in june .. and now they have the cup ...

[@devangriffin1242]

just think of global warming

[@Dixo]

Bad is that canady as the hockey nation cant get a cup :D

[@BrentSkwark]

because Edmonton is a two man team

[@tacocanada1888]

@@Dixo why is that bad? do you think american teams are all american players?

[@mastermaoya]

​@Dixo of course all the best players are canadian and are going to go south for that extra $$$ 😅

[@marksmith-jp5gy]

As a Canucks fan I don't care what anyone says the Oilers were the standout team and the 'stars' of 2024. I do not want to face you guys again in round 2 at all . Well done . You are Titans and the only team the will be remembered from this season

[@christinecamley]

The Oilers played so well. Someone has to win and it’s tough to be the losing team.

[@dopplerapples7307]

Must been hard to swallow after all the smack talking lol

[@brandonliberty9218]

He did his job. He milked it. It’s all scripted!

[@Axter6]

Let’s just say you aren’t the first person I hear this from…

[@KOODA86]

Skill issue. Maybe McPrincess should’ve actually scored instead of cry in front of the media asking for sympathy. This is the GOAT of hockey? LMFAO🤣🤣🫵🏻🤡🤡🤡

[@DrinkingBird69]

​@@KOODA86dude doesn't even know you exist and he's living rent free in your head lol. We need better social support for guys like you. Get you focused on something a bit more exciting and relevant to your own life.

[@scottcasey9240]

As a Kings fan, I cant stand the Oilers for obvious reasons, but boy did they put on a show. They started like 3-13 ans then..... Wow what a year. What a great sport, what a series, and what a player. Ypu really feel bad tgat someone had to lose. You have to think the Oilers will be back just like Florida did.