"This guy cares about winning" - NHL analyst praises Connor McDavid as he records first 50-goal season

Connor McDavid has played well this season and is the leading scorer in the NHL, with 50 goals in 61 appearances so far.

McDavid has attracted a lot of attention with his recent performances, and TSN hockey analysts Frank Corrado and Jay Onrait praised the Edmonton Oilers captain for his growth into a big-time scorer.

Watch the clip of their interaction below:

"He is the most evolved player in the game," Onrait said. "He has worked on his shots to the point, he beats the goaltenders from the distance, he could beat them in different ways."

Onrait also said that McDavid has improved his shooting percentage from 15 throughout his career to 18 this season, in contrast to what many had predicted. However, he believes that while McDavid does care about goals, what he desires most is winning games.

"This guy cares about winning, that's all he wants to do right now. You can see it in his face... It's a pretty cool journey to see him turn into this big-time goal scorer."

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Connor McDavid's career so far

The 26-year-old has been with the Edmonton Oilers since the start of his career. Connor McDavid has played 547 games and has scored 287 goals with 523 assists in this period to become one of the most consistent players in the league.

In his last eight seasons, the Canadian has breached the 100 points mark almost every season and has been an impactful player for the team with his overall contribution. His partnership with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is one of the best in the league and has done wonders for the Oilers.

What's next for the Edmonton Oilers?

McDavid's role has become more important as the Oilers look to make it to the playoffs. The Oilers have played well and are currently third in the Western Conference Pacific with 72 points and are scheduled to play the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, March 2.