Even Connor McDavid Can’t Explain His Jaw-Dropping Assist in Game 2
Connor McDavid showcased his incredible talent during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, even though the Edmonton Oilers ultimately lost to the Florida Panthers in overtime.
In a 2–2 tie during the first period, McDavid attempted to skate through the Panthers’ defense but was initially stopped. He quickly retreated to the top of the zone, where he received a pass from Leon Draisaitl. What happened next left everyone in the arena stunned.
McDavid effortlessly glided past Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, then pulled off a slick move to get by Aaron Ekblad. He followed it up with a perfectly timed pass to Draisaitl, who buried the puck into the net to give the Oilers a 3–2 lead.
When asked on Sunday how he managed such a remarkable play, McDavid couldn’t find the words to explain it. Luckily, Draisaitl was quick to step in and provide some clarity.
As McDavid pondered his response, Draisaitl jokingly leaned in and said, “You can’t learn that … Let me answer it for you.”
For those hoping to master such moves, Draisaitl had a simple message: “You can’t learn that.”
McDavid is widely regarded as one of the most skilled players in recent memory, and moments like this are a perfect example of the kind of magic he can create that’s simply unrepeatable by anyone else. That assist to Draisaitl likely falls into that very category.
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