Connor McDavid is a name that stands above the rest. His speed, skill, and leadership on the ice make him one of the most electrifying players in the NHL. But it wasn’t a game-winning goal or a highlight-reel assist that recently captured the hearts of fans—it was a heartfelt moment with a young boy who asked McDavid a question about faith.

A Question That Stunned the Room

It happened after an Oilers home game when seven-year-old Lucas, a huge McDavid fan, got the chance to meet his hero at a special fan event. With a McDavid jersey draped over his small frame and a shy but determined look in his eyes, Lucas stepped forward.

Instead of asking about hockey or his favorite goal, Lucas surprised everyone. “Connor,” he asked hesitantly, “do you believe in God?”

The room fell silent. It wasn’t the kind of question an athlete typically hears after a game. Even McDavid seemed caught off guard for a moment, but he quickly composed himself, offering the little boy a warm smile.

McDavid’s Thoughtful Response

McDavid knelt down so he was eye level with Lucas. “That’s a really important question,” he said gently. “I don’t have all the answers, but I do believe in something bigger than all of us.”

He paused for a moment, choosing his words carefully. “I believe in kindness, in love, and in the good things people do for each other. And I think if we look for those things, we can see a little bit of God in them.”

Lucas’s eyes filled with tears. “So He’s real?” he whispered.

McDavid placed a reassuring hand on the boy’s shoulder. “I think He’s as real as the love you feel from your family, as real as the people who support you. And I think He’s in you too.”

The exchange, captured by fans nearby, quickly spread on social media, touching hearts everywhere. McDavid’s simple yet profound words resonated with many, reminding people that athletes are more than just sports figures—they can also be sources of hope and inspiration.

Lucas’s mother later shared how much the moment meant to her son. “He’s been struggling with big questions, and hearing someone like Connor talk about faith in such a kind way really touched him. He cried all the way home, but they were happy tears.”

Connor McDavid is known for his speed, skill, and dominance on the ice. But in that quiet, powerful moment, he showed something even greater—his heart. His response wasn’t rehearsed or scripted; it was raw, honest, and full of kindness.

That night, McDavid didn’t just inspire a young hockey fan. He reminded everyone that sometimes, the most meaningful moments happen away from the rink, in the simple yet powerful words that bring comfort and hope to those who need it most.

And for little Lucas, the moment will stay with him forever—not just as the night he met his hockey hero, but as the night he found a little more faith.

Captain Connor McDavid, defenseman Mattias Ekholm, and forwards Zach Hyman and Leon Draisait were absent from team practice on Wednesday

There is some concerning news regarding some of the Edmonton Oilers’ top stars.

When speaking to the media, head coach Kris Knoblauch stated that he isn’t sure what the lines would look like with those players off the ice. The second-year bench boss mentioned that the quartet was banged up and might not be able to play on Thursday night when the Oilers host the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets.

It wouldn’t be the first time McDavid has missed time this season. The 27-year-old missed three games earlier in the season after sustaining an ankle injury. Then, he had to sit out three contests while serving a suspension for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland.

McDavid is second on the team in scoring behind Draisaitl, having put up 26 goals and 63 assists for 89 points in 62 appearances. Draisaitl, meanwhile, appeared shaken up during Tuesday’s win over the Utah Hockey Club, but was able to finish the game.

Hyman missed a handful of games in November and December due to an undisclosed ailment. The Toronto native also wasn’t in the lineup this past Sunday when Edmonton defeated the New York Rangers by a score of 3-1. He returned to action on Tuesday night, posting two goals and an assist in a 7-1 thrashing of the Utah Hockey Club.
Hyman has scored 24 goals and 16 assists for 40 points in 62 games.

Ekholm also played against Utah, registering a goal and two assists in the victory. It was the Swede’s first game in two weeks as the veteran blueliner had been battling an illness, leading to him missing six games.

Through 62 games, Ekholm has notched nine goals and 21 assists for 30 points, sitting third on the team in defensive scoring behind Evan Bouchard and the recently acquired Jake Walman.

Draisaitl is one of five players who has played in every game so far this season. The scoring sensation has appeared in 68 games, leading the league in goals (49), just one away from becoming the first player to hit the half-century mark in goals this season. With 101 points, Draisaitl is second in the NHL in scoring behind Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon.

The Oilers (40-24-4) are second in the Pacific Division, two points back of the Vegas Golden Knights for first place.