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McDavid’s drive to be NHL’s best player starts off the ice

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, center, races for the puck with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) and defenseman Jamie Drysdale, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer (47) during overtime in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. Edmonton won 2-1. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Colorado Avalanche defenceman Devon Toews (7) chases Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid celebrates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

McDavid’s drive to be NHL’s best player starts off the ice