Connor McDavid was one of the heroes of the 4 Nations Face-Off final when he scored the golden goal to lift Team Canada over Matthew Tkachuk‘s Team USA at TD Garden. A few days after that unforgettable moment, the Edmonton Oilers forward made a candid admission about returning to the NHL for the 2024-25 season.
McDavid didn’t get two weeks off when the NHL took a break for the 4 Nations. The 28-year-old forward played non-stop and was an integral part of Team Canada. Now the regular season isn’t slowing down, and it’s posing tough challenges for him and the Oilers.
A losing streak comes at a bad time for the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup finalists. With the game against Tkachuk‘s Team USA out of the way, McDavid compared his feelings about playing in the 4 Nations to getting back on the ice for the regular season.
McDavid’s admission about returning to the NHL
“I’d be lying if I said I’ve been feeling good out there. It’s been tough to get going, which is obviously not an excuse. I’ve got to find a way to get going here. It was a big, emotional week,” McDavid said according to Sportsnet.
The transition is not always easy, especially after the joy of winning with the national team. Since the NHL regular season resumed, McDavid has three assists for the Oilers, who have lost all three games.
Connor McDavid delivers striking reflection on his performance with the Oilers
McDavid also went beyond his current moment and analyzed his performance for the rest of the season. “The year hasn’t gone the way I would have loved it to, personally. But we’re not after personal success. I wish I was playing better. I wish I had played better all year,” he said.