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The Edmonton Oilers visit the Montreal Canadiens after Connor McDavid scored two goals in the Oilers' 6-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The defining feature of McDavid's goal was not just its execution but also the speed at which it was performed. As he zipped past Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly, it was as if time slowed down for the spectators. The play was reminiscent of a video game where a speed-burst button was pressed, propelling McDavid into a realm of his own.

Connor McDavid is leading the Edmonton Oilers through a difficult season after two Stanley Cup finals losses, again proving his role as a leader.

McDavid, who finished the game with three points (two goals, one assist) is now on a five-game point streak, a run in which he has 15 points (seven goals, eight assists). He had four assists in a 4-1 victory against Detroit Thursday, a game in which he helped set up Hyman for a hat trick.

Hockey analysts JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are facing criticism. They compared Auston Matthews to Connor McDavid following a recent game. McDavid led his team to victory with strong offensive play. Matthews and his team struggled.

Connor McDavid did not add fuel to the growing Olympic rink debate. Construction delays and measurement concerns have followed the Milan-Cortina hockey venue.

A couple of years ago, the Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid matchups were something that every hockey fan looked forward to. They are two superstars who are often near the top of the scoring, playing for historic NHL franchises.