However, the 2024-25 season was the most unusual of his Edmonton Oilers career. McDavid’s consistent brilliance is a rare thing in the NHL, especially since his peak performance is at the outer marker of excellence. For his generation, he sets the bar annually.

The Edmonton Oilers are limping into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs -- but they still have the best player in the world in Connor McDavid.

Don't tell Oilers' Connor McDavid that his team has no chance in the playoffs due to their injuries, as the Edmonton captain has fired back at all his critics.