McDavid faces backlash over comments about Carney's visit

Connor McDavid, the star player for the Edmonton Oilers, made headlines recently for two reasons. First, he achieved a historic milestone by scoring three-point games against all 32 teams in the NHL. However, he is now facing backlash over comments he made about Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. McDavid spoke about Carney joining the Oilers for a morning skate, saying, “Obviously, nice to have him here. He’s an Oilers fan, lifelong Oilers fan. Oilers fans are welcome, here, for sure.” Many fans reacted negatively, with some describing his statements as uncomfortable. One fan claimed McDavid’s remarks made the situation feel like a "hostage video." Critics expressed frustration over athletes being pressured to comment on political matters. Comments ranged from calls for teams to remain politically neutral to strong opinions on McDavid's handling of the situation. Amid the controversy, McDavid has not publicly responded to the backlash. In addition to the criticism, McDavid is also dealing with a recent injury. The Oilers lost against the Winnipeg Jets, which ended their winning streak. Both McDavid and teammate Leon Draisaitl were injured during the game. The team has not confirmed the details of McDavid's injury, but it is believed to be a lower body issue. He is expected to be out for at least a week.