The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, overcoming a 0-2 series deficit. Captain Connor McDavid was central to the Oilers' advance to the next round.
The Oilers secured their spot in the second round with a victory over the Kings in Game 6 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. This marks the fourth consecutive year Edmonton has ended Los Angeles' playoff run.
Hours after the series win, Connor McDavid took to social media, posting "Round ✌️" alongside a photo featuring him and Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard. The post quickly gained attention online from fans.McDavid played a significant role throughout the series against the Los Angeles Kings, leading the Edmonton Oilers in points. Leon Draisaitl also contributed substantially to the team's offensive efforts.
Off the ice, Connor McDavid's wife, Lauren Kyle, has garnered attention. She attended Game 6 against the Kings and was seen celebrating the Oilers' victory.Lauren Kyle also recently posted on social media showing glimpses of her life, including a luxurious car and diamond ring. Her posts also featured moments from the Oilers' playoff run and time with friends, including Leon Draisaitl’s fiancee.After the win that clinched the series, Connor McDavid credited his teammates, particularly mentioning the performance of Calvin Pickard and Connor Brown.
The Edmonton Oilers are now set to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Regarding the win against the Kings, McDavid stated, "Just digging in. Just willed it out. (Its) not easy to beat a team four years straight…Picks (Pickard) gave us a chance to win every night. Played great these last four games."
