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Edmonton Oilers captain and superstar forward Connor McDavid was harassed by fans while getting beer following the team advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals.
In a viral video, originally posted to Facebook sometime after the Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 6 to advance to the Finals, McDavid can be seen leaving a store and loading beer into his vehicle.
While doing so, at least three fans surrounded McDavid and a companion around his car, thanking him, requesting a hug and videotaping the experience. One fan can be seen briefly sitting on the back of the SUV while the trunk was open.
The person who reposted the now-viral clip on Facebook also clarified on June 4: “Hello to everyone who’s checking out my profile cause they saw my name on the news for posting that Damn video of McDavid 
I would just like to reiterate that I have NOTHING to do with the video aside from posting it. I wasn’t anywhere near McDavid at any time.”
In 18 playoff games so far, McDavid has accumulated 5 goals, 26 assists and 31 points.
Social Media Reacts to Oilers Fans Harassing Connor McDavid
Following the video hitting social media, NHL fans reacted with mixed opinions, including some who believed it violated McDavid’s personal space.
@MikeGrinnell_ I have to admit, this is one time I agree that being in Florida where no one knows you would be nice.
“McDavid should never be out in public during a Stanley Cup run in Canada picking up beer. That’s the rookies job,” former NHL player Carlo Colaiacovo wrote.
“I can’t believe he was so cool about it, they were way to handsy,” another fan wrote.
Other fans, meanwhile, thought the fans had the right to go up to McDavid and congratulate him for leading their team to the Stanley Cup Final, with one fan calling it “fair game out in the public.”
@MikeGrinnell_ He’s fair game out in the public
“They’re definitely being a little over the top but they’re just showing him love. They’re seeing possibly the greatest player of all time who has helped take their team to the Stanley Cup finals,” a fan wrote.
“If you seen mcdavid on the side of the road no chance your just driving by,” another fan added.
Oilers ‘Want to Win for Each Other’
Edmonton is now four wins away from winning the 2024 Stanley Cup and bringing it back to Canada.
A Canadian team hasn’t won the Stanley Cup since 1993 when the Montreal Canadiens won it. Heading into the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers want to win it for Canada, but also for themselves, as head coach Kris Knoblauch says this is one of the closest groups he’s ever seen.
“I think with our team, it’s all about accomplishing something for the guys in the room,” Knoblauch said, via NHL.com. “I know they are tightly knit, and they’ve been through a lot of ups and downs, especially our veterans, Connor (McDavid), Leon (Draisaitl), Ryan (Nugent-Hopkins), Darnell (Nurse). They’ve been through this for quite a long time, and they want to win for each other.
“I think that’s the biggest thing, and the other part of it is they want to win for the city. You saw the support after Game 6 (a 2-1 win against the Stars in the Western Conference Final on Sunday), after Dallas, and that’s exciting. They want to continue that because they felt that support and they want to return that favor. And for the rest of Canada? They can jump on board, too. All the support we can get I think is great.”
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals is set to begin on June 10 in Florida at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Oilers Star Connor McDavid Harassed By Fans While Getting Beer