Connor McDavid is furious against the referees after costing penalty against the Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid's frustration reached a breaking point during the Edmonton Oilers' recent loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
In the third period, the Oilers still had a chance of tying the game and Connor McDavid was involved in a forecheck when he went down hard in the corner. He was then called for a penalty which incited some echoes from the home crowd at Rogers Place. The fans were chanting against the referees and wasn't tender on them. Just moments later, the Blackhawks capitalized on the power play and sealed the game for the visitors.
As Connor McDavid exited the penalty box, he could be seen vocally expressing his dissatisfaction with the officials because of the clearly questionable call.
This loss against a rebuilding team raises concerns for the Edmonton Oilers as fans and analysts fear a repeat of last season's poor start. The Oilers had employed a more relaxed approach during training camp this year and a strategy that some reporters suggest could backfire if they struggle to climb the standings again. Last year, they recovered with a remarkable 16-game winning streak, but replicating that success will be a gigantic task if they want to remake it.
As the Oilers prepare for their upcoming game against the Calgary Flames, a team that has had a strong start to the season, there's an urgent need for McDavid and his teammates to regroup and secure their first win of the season. The stakes are high since they made the Finals, and the pressure is palpable, making this Battle of Alberta not just a rivalry match but a critical moment for the Oilers to regain their footing early in the season.
Source: Oilers Daily
Connor McDavid Gives an Earful to Referees After Costly and Controversial Penalty
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