New York. Conor MacDavid cemented his position as the King of the Stanley Cup this year.
The Edmonton Oilers sent their first conference final in 16 years when they decided Game Five against Calgary in sudden death.
– This is the biggest goal I’ve scored, says the star after winning 5-4.
The 25-year-old who has been dubbed the best hockey player in the world has risen to this title Edmonton Oilers Travel through these qualifiers and last night the show culminated in one of the most important goals in the club’s glorious history.
After five minutes of overtime in Game Five against Flames, at Saddledome in Calgary, he got a pass from Radar partner Leon Drysitl, took a few cuts in Castle and hit the ball hard at Jacob Markstrom’s left post.
Thus, the entire match series was decided – and the Oilers prepared for the conference final for the first time since 2006.
“That’s the biggest goal I’ve ever scored,” the star told ESPN right after the decision.
– I’m incredibly excited as we move into the next round, Calgary is a tough team to beat but we’re getting better and better as the playoffs go on.
Above all, he himself has improved.
“I didn’t think I was kicked”
As Calgary coach Daryl Sutter, answers when asked if the better team won the epic Battle of Alberta:
Well, the best player won…
The final was, at least in part, similar to the previous four. During a sequence of 70 seconds into the second period, for example, four targets were scored – two in each direction. At the end of the third inning, Flames had de facto a small disc that could have sealed the match – but the goal was ruled out because Blake Coleman sentenced him to a puck kick.
– I didn’t think I kicked him. However, there is nothing to do now, sighs..
On the other hand, Swedes Mikael Backlund and Kali Yarncrok scored a certified goal, but to no avail.
The Oilers will be the ones to play the conference final – against Colorado or St. Louis.
No matter who we meet, it will just be great fun, says King McDavid.