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At the recently-held 52nd Juno Awards, Connor McDavid was greeted with chants of MVP. It happened after the Edmonton Oilers star presented legendary rock band Nickelback with their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
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MVP! MVP! They are lovin' the captain at @TheJUNOAwards - Fans Chanted
The awards show takes place every year in recognition of Pierre Juneau. He was the first chairperson of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The JUNO Award, named after Pierre Juneau, takes place to reward the contribution of Canadian musical artists to the music industry.
NHL Twitter also reacted to this, and here are a few tweets.
What puts Connor McDavid in the MVP category?
Connor McDavid has performed well since his debut year and has scored goals in abundance to become one of the key players on the team. McDavid has contributed over 100 points almost every season.
After ducting with the Oilers in the 2016-17 season and averaging 21 minutes on the ice, he has played 554 games till now. McDavid has scored 294 goals at a shooting percentage of 15.6 and has provided 530 assists.
In the current season, he has further improved his stats. He's played 67 games, averaging 22 minutes on the ice, recording 55 goals and 72 assists. He is currently tied for first on the league scoring charts with 127 points.
What's next for Connor McDavid?
Connor McDavid's role will be crucial as his team fights for the playoffs. The Edmonton Oilers have scored 258 goals in 67 games this season, with 97 goals coming from McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The defense has not worked for the Oilers and has conceded around 3.27 goals per game. Even after changes in the defensive set of players, the results have been inconsistent. This puts more onus on McDavid to contribute in the upcoming games.
The Edmonton Oilers have played decently enough to be placed fourth in the Western Conference Pacific with 80 points. Having lost two of their last four games, they are staring at the inconsistency and need to play better to finish in the top two in their division. The Oilers will play the Ottawa Senators on March 14.
