And not to be outdone.
Connor McDavid scored his second goal and third point in the curtain raiser at his new barn, Rogers Arena, with a conversion in tight on Brian Elliott with his penalty shot in the second period Wednesday versus the Calgary Flames.
With his deadly deke and multi-point effort, the Edmonton Oilers captain's done his part in an opening night that has showcased the future of the NHL in a big, big way. The reigning No. 1 pick, Auston Matthews, scored four goals in his debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first half of the all-Canadian double-header.
