"Post McDavid crying" - Hockey fans react as 'FACEOFF: Inside the NHL' goes live on Amazon Prime Video

The NHL's new series "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" launched on Amazon Prime Video on Friday. The league shared a fun cartoon image of several popular players on X (formerly Twitter) to promote the release.

The image showed Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid sitting with his dog, teammate Zach Hyman reading a book and Leon Draisaitl cooking. Other players featured Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers sitting with the Stanley Cup, David Pastrnak and Steven Stamkos playing rod hockey, and Jeremy Swayman playing guitar. Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks was seen watching TV.

The NHL’s tweet read:

"Today is the day you've been waiting for! FACEOFF: Inside the NHL available now on Prime Video."

Fans reacted to the post. Some shared excitement about the series, while others added humorous comments.

"Post McDavid crying," one fan jokingly tweeted, perhaps referencing his intense game-time persona from the last Stanley Cup Final.

"Three Oilers players. We are the face of the league," another tweeted.

"Finally the wait is over." one fan tweeted.

Fans are looking forward to seeing the lighter side of their favorite hockey stars.

"Zero Canadien players. irrelevant series," a fan tweeted.

"Just finished the 2nd episode and wow this series is great. I’m hoping it’s a yearly thing," a fan tweeted.

"Why is there no Dallas Stars content? Back to back WCF?" a fan tweeted.

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Final episode of "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" chronicles Oilers' heartbreaking Game 7 Stanley Cup loss

The NHL's new series "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" is a six-part docuseries on Amazon Prime Video. It focuses on NHL players' lives on and off the ice.

The final episode, "Cup or Bust Part II," focuses on Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers during the Stanley Cup Final. McDavid wants to secure his career legacy, while Tkachuk hopes to win for his family.

The episode includes funny and emotional moments. The Oilers' loss is difficult for McDavid and his team. McDavid skips accepting the Conn Smythe trophy and stays in the locker room with his teammates. Zach Hyman reassures his team saying:

"I know we will be back."

Overall, "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" gives fans a simple and honest view of the ups and downs of hockey life.