Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Oilers Fans React to McDavid's Trophy Touch
Oilers fans are split about their captain, Connor McDavid, touching a trophy.
Some fans were upset because they had a superstition about touching the trophy.
McDavid himself mentioned not touching it the prior year and losing.
Other fans think that touching the trophy means the team is going to win.
Now, the Oilers are in the finals.
Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, lifted the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after winning Game 5.
Fans reacted strongly to McDavid touching the trophy, with some expressing disappointment.
McDavid referenced a superstition where not touching the trophy the previous year led to a loss.
Some fans believe touching the trophy is a positive sign, as teams that touched it previously won.
The Oilers are advancing to the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals after winning the Western Conference Final.
- Who
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers fans.
- What
- Connor McDavid touched the Campbell Trophy, causing a stir among fans.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Because the Edmonton Oilers won and advanced to the next round.
Critics
Supporters
Trophy Touch
Critics
Some fans were disappointed or angry that McDavid touched the trophy, possibly due to superstition.
Supporters
Many fans are supportive, referencing that touching the trophy may be a positive sign for the team's chances of winning.
- Person
- Connor McDavid
- Team
- Edmonton Oilers
- Trophy
- Clarence S. Campbell Bowl
- Event
- Advancing to Stanley Cup Finals
- Topic
- Superstition
