Archive · 30 May 2025
McDavid Lifts Trophy, Shunning Superstition in Oilers' Stanley Cup Run
Connor McDavid, the captain of the Edmonton Oilers, is doing something different this year.
Last year, the team didn't touch a trophy and lost in the finals.
This year, McDavid lifted the trophy, hoping it will bring the team good luck and help them win the Stanley Cup.
Some fans are really excited, while others think it doesn't matter.
Some are even worried about missing player Zach Hyman.
It's a fun superstition that fans are following as the team heads towards the final game.
Connor McDavid lifted the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after winning Game 5.
The Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Finals after not touching the trophy last year.
Some fans believe that not touching the trophy is a bad omen.
The team aims to win the Stanley Cup after changing their approach.
Some fans are concerned about Zach Hyman’s possible absence.
- Who
- Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers fans
- What
- Connor McDavid lifted the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, breaking the Oilers' superstition.
- When
- During the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Where
- During the Western Conference Final
- Why
- Connor McDavid chose to lift the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl to try and change their luck.
Fans rejecting superstition
Fans favoring superstition
Belief in Superstition
Fans rejecting superstition
The result is determined by how great someone plays or lucky is
Fans favoring superstition
Teams should not touch the conference championship trophies.
- Team Captain
- Connor McDavid
- Team
- Edmonton Oilers
- Trophy Lifted
- Clarence S. Campbell Bowl
- Superstition Belief
- Teams will lose the Stanley Cup Finals if they lift the conference championship trophy