Connor McDavid's game-worn Stanley Cup Final jersey fetches whopping $70,100 closing bid in auction

The NHL put Connor McDavid's game-worn Stanley Cup Final jersey on auction. The Edmonton Oilers captain's royal blue jersey from Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final had the final closing bid of $70,100 at an NHL Auctions event which closed on June 17. The auction started on June 13th on the NHL Auction page.

On June 13, 2024, Game 3 was held at the Oilers' home arena. The Florida Panthers won the game 4-3.

The jersey is made by Adidas and has many distinctive features. It is a unique collector's item. On the right chest, there is the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals patch. Inside the bottom hem, there is a special uniform set tag sewn in.

The tag reads:

"Edmonton Oilers, 2024 Stanley Cup Final, Royal Set #1, Game 3, June 13, 2024," alongside McDavid's jersey number and name.

To add to its authenticity, the jersey has Jeff Lang's facsimile signature. He is the team's Head Equipment Manager. Inside the collar, there is a "Made in Canada, Size 56" imprint. There is also a label from the team's jersey cresting company, Elite Sportswear.

Game 3 Details:

• Date: Friday, 6/14
• Opponent: Florida Panthers
• Result: Loss (4-3)

Connor McDavid's Stats:

• Goals (G): 0
• Assists (A): 2
• Points (PTS): 2
• Plus/Minus (+/-): 1
• Shots (S): 5
• Time on Ice (TOI/G): 25:14

Connor McDavid leads Edmonton Oilers to Stanley Cup Final

The Oilers made a comeback in Game 4 and defeated the Panthers’ by a huge seven-goal margin. This is the second time this season that the Oilers made a comeback following a bad start.

The first time they made a comeback was during the start of the regular season. It was Connor McDavid who was the main factor in the Oilers’ comeback.

When Darnell Nurse struggled, McDavid defended him and also stood up for teammates in scrums against the Florida Panthers. McDavid is the leading scorer in the NHL playoffs with 38 points.

Despite the Oilers being down 3-1 in the series against Florida, McDavid continues to push back. He had four points in Game 4 to avoid a sweep.

In the playoffs, McDavid delivered in crucial games with multiple assists. He broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most assists in a single postseason. However, McDavid's focus remains on winning the Stanley Cup and not individual achievements.

“Obviously not the focus with where we’re at, but not lost on me what he means to the game,” McDavid said said (via globalnews.com). “Not the focus.”

Connor McDavid's efforts are the main reason for the Oilers' success. Game 5 is scheduled to take place on June 18, 2024, at 8 PM ET.