TORONTO — It was yet another one of those “Wow” goals from Connor McDavid , a generational player who has made a living producing them.

And that it came at Scotiabank Arena, just 45 miles south of his hometown of Newmarket, in front of friends, family and a national television audience on Hockey Night in Canada, well, it was the type of big stage the Edmonton Oilers captain embraces with pizzazz.

“He’s a special player,” Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse summed up after Edmonton’s 6-3 victory against the host Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday. “And when he produces a moment like that, it doesn’t matter who you cheer for. It’s just cool.”

Nurse was referring to the play in which McDavid opened the scoring just 3:25 into the game. And for those in the building, not to mention those watching

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