"McDavid Olympic dive team": NHL Twitter reacts hilariously to Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews altercation

There was an altercation between Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews in the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs game last night. It happened during the first minute of the second period when McDavid was tripped down by Matthews, which was followed by his retaliation. The referee then handed over a two-minute suspension to McDavid and Matthews for the altercation.Watch the video here:Sportsnet@SportsnetMatthews and McDavid both sit for two-minutes after this sequence. 149857Matthews and McDavid both sit for two-minutes after this sequence. 👀 https://t.co/azf1q6SJyNToronto Maple Leafs(40-17-8) won against Edmonton Oilers(36-23-8) 7-4. John Tavares and Noel Acciari scored two goals each in a victory against the Oilers. For the Oilers, Connor Mcdavid finished with one goal and two assists.The NHL fans also shared their reactions to the incident on Twitter. There were funny takes on this incident.Mcdavid Olympic dive team, wrote @CncCigarscigarsmoker@CncCigars@Sportsnet Mcdavid Olympic dive team@Sportsnet Mcdavid Olympic dive teamHere are a few more such tweets.Terry McGurrin@standupmonkey@Sportsnet Let one penalty slide, then call the retaliation, then realize you should've called the first one, then call them both. WOW. It's just such bad officiating.15@Sportsnet Let one penalty slide, then call the retaliation, then realize you should've called the first one, then call them both. WOW. It's just such bad officiating.Chris Murphy@chrismurp@Sportsnet I’ve noticed Mcdavid really gets annoyed anytime anybody touches him. Like he thinks he should be left alone. I’ve noticed the same with Zegras. Like they expect to just be able to walk around untouched because of their skill. That’s the guy you wanna hit the most@Sportsnet I’ve noticed Mcdavid really gets annoyed anytime anybody touches him. Like he thinks he should be left alone. I’ve noticed the same with Zegras. Like they expect to just be able to walk around untouched because of their skill. That’s the guy you wanna hit the mostal@alexand32099931@Sportsnet That was clean come on@Sportsnet That was clean come onNée Montréal@NeeMontreal@Sportsnet First of two even ups that first pebnalty wasn’t called until retaliation! Consistent refereeing @Sportsnet First of two even ups that first pebnalty wasn’t called until retaliation! Consistent refereeing 😀😀😀😀😀Charles Simpson@Charlesontwiita@Sportsnet Not sure what Mathew’s got 2 for.1@Sportsnet Not sure what Mathew’s got 2 for.Dylan@dylanftw87@Sportsnet Matthews, and this pains me to say. Did nothing wrong.2@Sportsnet Matthews, and this pains me to say. Did nothing wrong.hockeyguy69@hockeyguy691@Sportsnet If he wasn’t called for interference then how does he get a penalty after getting slashed? Make it make sense12@Sportsnet If he wasn’t called for interference then how does he get a penalty after getting slashed? Make it make senseHow have Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews performed this season?Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews in action during an NHL gameThe current season is Connor McDavid's best in his entire career. McDavid has played 66 games, averaging 22 minutes on the ice, so far in the 2022–23 season. His 127 goals have helped him have his best season in the NHL, surpassing his previous total. He also has nine goals that have won games, and he leads the league in scoring.Auston Matthews has performed admirably this season, making 58 appearances and averaging 19 minutes on the ice. During this time, Matthews has assisted 34 players while contributing 30 goals (including six game-winning goals) and a shooting percentage of 12.3. He has accrued 18 penalty minutes and contributed to 22 powerplay goals.Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs 2022-23 season overviewThe Edmonton Oilers have played decently this season and are placed fourth in the Western Conference Pacific with 80 points and are on the course to qualify for the playoffs. They have scored 258 goals in 66 games this season through Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.The defense of the Oilers has not done well enough and has conceded around 3.27 goals per game.In comparison, the Toronto Maple Leafs are second in the Atlantic Division with 82 points. The Leafs have done well offensively and scored 227 goals this season, with contributions coming from William Nylander and Auston Matthews.The Leafs' defense has conceded around 2.6 goals per game on average, and the contribution of Ilya Samsonov has been immense, with a save percentage of 0.915.What's next for both teams?The Edmonton Oilers are placed fourth in the Western Conference Pacific with 80 points. The Oilers are only six points behind the top-placed Vegas Golden Knights and should focus on achieving that to have an advantage at the end of the league stage. The Oilers will face the Ottawa Senators on March 14, 2023.The Toronto Maple Leafs, on the other hand, are in a great position to finish the league stage in second place. They have won their last two games to take a four-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and when they play the Buffalo Sabres on March 13, 2023, they will look to extend that lead.

No Results Found