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‘I’m really enjoying feisty McDavid’: Fans react to another big performance from 97 in Canada’s win over Switzerland
Team Canada Olympics Connor McDavid
Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Woz
By Woz
Feb 13, 2026, 17:45 ESTUpdated: Feb 13, 2026, 17:57 EST
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All of Canada is getting a taste of what it’s like to be an Edmonton Oilers fan by watching Connor McDavid create magic on the Olympic ice.
Across the country, fans celebrated Friday when Canada’s top line centre scored his first goal as an Olympian en route to a 5-1 win over Switzerland.
A moment many have waited years to witness, a moment McDavid dreamed of since he first skated on a sheet of ice. Not only did his goal garner attention, but he’s also brought the physicality to Milan, which has caught many by surprise. On social media, fans had a lot to say about 97’s current play for Team Canada.
Having McDavid on your side is a lot more enjoyable than holding your breath and watching him skate circles around your team. – JamesJohnsonYYC via X
CONNOR MCDAVID IS THE BEST ATHLETE ON THE PLANET. – Oilers Daily via X
Connor McDavid is going to sever a man in half before this tournament is over. – Mark Lazerus via X
I’m really enjoying feisty McDavid. – Morgan Laidler via X
Gotta tell ya, I’m living for the Connor McDavid Rock ‘em Sock ‘em style mixtape that’s currently being created. 🤗🙌🏻 – Jackie Redmond via x
Having Connor McDavid on my team is sick. Oilers fans live like this? All the time? – Richard Lee-Sam via X
97 is on another planet right now. – Dan Riccio via x
This version of McDavid who hits everyone is most fascinating to me. 😂 – Sean Bowie via X
It has really been Connor McDavid who has shown in Italy as the superstar, putting up six points in two games for Canada at the Winter Games. Making the most of this experience, reminding Canadians and hockey fans alike of what they’ve missed over the years because NHL players weren’t at the Olympics.
McDavid trying to get 100pts in the tournament. – Kamil Dharshi via Facebook
In the Olympics Connor can actually hit dudes and nothing will come of it because fighting is against the rules if he started laying hits like this in the NHL everybody knows he’d get challenged and beat up pretty easily but it is cool to see him this aggressive lol. – Devon Kolbeck via Facebook
There’s talk about Crosby possibly passing Iginla for most Olympic Points by a Canadian (14) this Olympics. Scary to think McDavid might beat him to it. – David Richard Arpin via Facebook
I think the argument is over whos the best in the world. – Neil Ehnes via Facebook
My favourite McDavid moment is when he finds the next gear, is flying up the ice and his jersey is flapping in the wind, that he creates cause he is so damn fast, yup that’s what I like to see. – Channon01 via Instagram
The NHL is sseing a bigger, badder, McDavid playing Olympic hockey, 31 teams just started trembling. – jl123474 via Instagram
My neighbour asked me during the 4-Nations if this is what cheering for McJesus feels like with the biggest grin I’ve ever seen. – Epix___ via Instagram
Connor McDavid was drafted 3,885 days ago. It shouldn’t have taken him that long to be able to score his first Olympic goal. – Steven Ellis via X
5 points in 70 minutes of play LOOOOL. Connor McDavid playing for your team is legitimately f**ked. – JohnnyGiunta_ via X
Next up for Canada will be a Sunday morning game against France, and the real question is how many points McDavid will put up against them, as they are viewed as one of the weaker opponents in the tournament. For now, however, it’s nice to see non-Oilers fans truly appreciate 97’s magic.

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