Connor McDavid Admits It 'Means More' Playing Maple Leafs

Saturday, November 14, 2026 ,
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Connor McDavid playing the Toronto Maple Leafs isn't just another game. The Newmarket, Ontario native wasn't shy to admit while every game is big for the Edmonton Oilers, playing against the Leafs, in Toronto, on a Saturday night naturally means more to the superstar, who grew up a part of Leafs Nation.

The Oilers are the NHL's best team and have been in Toronto for two days, gearing up for a revenge game against the Leafs. McDavid spoke to reporters in Toronto and opened up about what the game means to him.
It doesn't matter how many times you come back here, it's always a special building to me. "I was a Leafs fan growing up as a kid ... this building means a lot to me. It's always special to play in here. And obviously Saturday - Hockey Night in Canada ... It means more. This is a hometown game for a lot of guys and we want to make sure it's a good one. Saturday night in Toronto, it's something that everyone looks forward to.

McDavid is on a historic tear to start this season, currently on a 20-game point streak. Against the Leafs, McDavid has naturally been lights out, recording 11 points in his last four games in Toronto, with six goals and 15 assists in 12 games throughout his career in Leafs Nation.

Worth noting, recently McDavid's wife was seen trying on a variety of team sweaters, including the Maple Leafs, and made a point to say, don't get your hopes up Leafs Nation, we're never coming to Toronto.

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