Concerning health news about Connor McDavid surfaces
Last season's numbers for Connor McDavid were through the stratosphere, and NHL fans have not seen those kinds of numbers in many years.
When the season came to a close, he had played 82 games, scoring 64 goals with 89 assists for 153 points and maintaining a +22 rating. He accumulated 36 penalty minutes, scored 21 power-play goals, and earned 71 power-play points.
In the accolades race, he took home four trophies: the Hart, Lindsay, Rocket Richard, and the Art Ross. Quite an impressive year, I must say.
Fast forward to the beginning of the 2023 season, and with all those stats and trophy wins in everyone's ears, it was expected that he would start the season on a tear. However, that has not happened by a long shot.
Many fans have taken to the X platform and other forms of social media, expressing their concerns about McDavid's health. They feel that he is struggling through an injury that is preventing him from unlocking his offensive skills to match his numbers from last year.
Though some have speculated that it's a hip injury, with his skating being off and a half-step behind everyone else, some believe it's wise for him to rest and see if he can heal his wounds.
It's worth noting that he has played fourteen games this year, scoring four goals, providing nine assists, and accumulating 13 points while maintaining a -4 rating.
The trends are certainly concerning, and it remains to be seen whether he can shake off whatever trouble he's having, or if it will continue throughout the year.
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Are you worried about McDavid's health? | ||
| Yes | 188 | 67.1 % |
| No | 92 | 32.9 % |
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