Oilers’ McDavid watching Blue Jays’ ‘special’ World Series run from afar

Connor McDavid knows a thing or two about making the championship series.

And even though he isn’t yelling or throwing his remote at the TV, the Edmonton Oilers captain said he’s been locked in on the Toronto Blue Jays’ run to the World Series.

“It’s been really exciting. Really, really exciting to see them go on this run. Such an exciting Game 7, obviously a great hit there. So really excited about the World Series. I think all Canadians are,” said McDavid, who’s from Newmarket, Ont.

McDavid has led his Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final in each of the past two seasons, only to lose to the Florida Panthers both times.

But his more relevant experience might have come in February, when he represented Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off and scored the golden goal in overtime against the U.S.

McDavid likened this Blue Jays post-season to the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 title run, with both the lone Canadian teams in their leagues.

“It kinda brings the whole country together, which is special. That’s what sports is supposed to do, it’s supposed to bring people together, and it’s fun to see everybody come together to support the Jays and the amazing run they’ve been on,” he said.

Come February, McDavid will have the chance to do that himself as NHL players return to the Olympics for the 2026 Games in Italy. He is already among the first six players selected to the Canadian roster.

McDavid added that he didn’t play baseball growing up, but said he has immense respect for the athletes.

“The way they throw the ball it is incredible. Trying to square up a round bat on a round ball coming 100 m.p.h. has to be one of the hardest things to do in sports,” he said, per Jason Gregor of Daily Faceoff.

Game 1 of the World Series is set for Friday at Rogers Centre. Live coverage is available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ with first pitch set for 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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