McDavid has 4 points in a 6-5 last minute loss to the Kings. Kings players get the 3 stars of the game

[Michoulicious]

What kind of person chooses the 3 stars in LA???

A massive homer I guess.

 

[mad4comp]

#1 star should have been MCD... he went insane.

 

[sbhnur]

It's always like this. I think the home team staff decides.

He surely is not interested in.

 

[Derailed75]

Stars are for winners. It's the playoffs and the goal is to win the Stanley Cup not the best player in the ice Cup. He didn't do enough for his team to win.

 

[CN8]

Clearly Stu skinner was the 1st star

 

[Nadal On Clay]

It’s the playoffs. McDavid has eliminated these guys 3 years in a row. They don’t like him.

Nothing burger.

 

[Jojalu]

Stars are for winners. It's the playoffs and the goal is to win the Stanley Cup not the best player in the ice Cup. He didn't do enough for his team to win.

I would argue he did indeed do enough. He can't make Skinner stop that shot.

I am pretty sure he could care less about not getting a star. But he will be concerned what they look like without Eck on the backend

 

[JoVel]

I wasn't aware that the three stars are something people care about.

 

[user402789]

Last minute loss? Do you mean opening minutes loss?

 

[Derailed75]

I would argue he did indeed do enough. He can't make Skinner stop that shot.

I am pretty sure he could care less about not getting a star. But he will be concerned what they look like without Eck on the backend

He's the Captain, he's the best player in the ice, he is arguably the best player in the world, approaching GOAT status.

If they didn't win he didn't do enough.

 

[Seras]

How many more goalies till it isn't the goalies fault for leaving 2 people alone in the slot with the puck

 

[Rodgerwilco]

Home arena staff picks the stars, they won a playoff game and had 3 players who did well so that’s who they pick. Why would they pick a rival?

It’s a meaningless token “honor”. I really wouldn’t even spend any more time and mental energy even thinking about it, to be honest.

 

[Scotianhab]

He's the Captain, he's the best player in the ice, he is arguably the best player in the world, approaching GOAT status.

If they didn't win he didn't do enough.

Shame on McDavid for not playing goal so he could do enough to win.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Good to know Oilers fans have the right priorities with their team in the playoffs.

 

[Dr Pepper]

The man didn't even return to the ice to collect a Conn Smythe last season.

Do you think he gives two shits about being named the "third star" or whatever, following a loss in Game 1 of the first round?

Who cares.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

People actually care about the 3 stars?

Oilers should have worried about getting a real goalie, guy will be running out of EDM when he’s a UFA.

 

[Three On Zero]

McDavid was on the losing, visiting team. This is pretty common since the home team picks the stars

 

[v00d00daddy]

He should have been at least 3rd star. 4 points shouldn’t be ignored.

He was the reason they got back into the game but he was also the reason for the King’s 6th goal.

Maybe that’s why?

 

[ShootIt]

I'm sure McDavid will be motivated next game due to this snub or something.

 

[daver]

Shame on McDavid for not playing goal so he could do enough to win.

How about producing before the last minute of the 2nd period so the Oilers aren't playing catchup and making better decisions in his own end ?

How about not giving up the puck that lead to the game winner?

 

[bobholly39]

McDavid is in top shape.

Oilers are going to win the cup. And he's going to have another Conn Smythe. And make another run at the record books with Gretzky as his target.

Oilers win round 1 in 5 or 6 games tops.

 

[v00d00daddy]

How about not giving up the puck that lead to the game winner?

The winning goal is not even being shown from the start in highlights I’m watching. I had to dig for it.

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Phillip Danault flutters a shot on the rush that finds its way past the goaltender, giving the Kings a 6-5 lead in the last minute of the 3rd period

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It’s crazy to say but McDavid (Drai too) need to do more for the oilers. And the “more” has nothing to do with score more.

They both look terrible on the Kings 6th goal

 

[Miro4Norris]

Maybe it was his assist on Kings game winning goal and another poor performances on those 2 other Kings goals that took it away from him?

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Good to know Oilers fans have the right priorities with their team in the playoffs.

It’s okay to be interested in multiple things simultaneously.

 

[Phrasing]

I’m sure McDavid is furious with not being the first star.