Connor McDavid (Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images)EDMONTON -- Even the best have an off day.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid knows a thing or two about being the best. A week removed from his championship-winning goal at the 4 Nations Face-off, he's struggled to find his game.
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To be honest, the struggle started before that. Plus/minus isn't always applicable for analysis, but it helps in terms of looking at McDavid.
He is -12 over the five games previous to Thursday's tilt against the Florida Panthers. Across his entire NHL career he's +152.
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When speaking to the media before Thursday's game, McDavid revealed details about his game that tell you when he's doing well, and when he's not.
"If I'm not touching the puck," McDavid said. "It's usually a sign that I'm not playing very well."
"The more times I touch it means I've won more battles. Just haven't been around it enough."
From the horses mouth to your ears. This level of honesty is refreshing and is miles ahead of the typical answers you might hear.
Regardless of how he might feel, there's no better night to get going than tonight.
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