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A look into Connor McDavid's offseason, extravagant European bachelor party abandoned over Stanley Cup defeat
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, one of the greatest of his generation, digested a tough Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. Despite being named playoff MVP, the award didn’t offer much comfort.
Following the loss, McDavid and his family gathered in his hotel room, sitting quietly in the dark. The team had planned a celebration, but instead, players and their families spent time together, reflecting on the season.
McDavid’s bachelor party was planned to start two days after the loss. The trip was supposed to take McDavid and friends to Europe, with stops in Amsterdam, Berlin for a UEFA game and London. However, they canceled the trip. Instead, McDavid and a small group went to a quiet resort in Albany, Bahamas.
They spent time relaxing in a hot tub, went to the beach and played golf. Still, the disappointment from the loss was hard to shake. McDavid struggled to enjoy the trip after the loss.
“It was a bit of a weird time,” McDavid said per The Athletic.
Music by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen played throughout the weekend, helping him relax. Later, McDavid, Cam, and Adam stayed up late, watching John Mayer videos and reflecting on life.
“It was nice to decompress, but at the same time it was a little bit strange," McDavid said. "You’re supposed to be celebrating and having a good time, but at the same time it was … not that way.”
After the trip, Connor McDavid headed for a cottage in Muskoka, Ontario, to prepare for his wedding.
Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle's wedding helped alleviate the mood later
Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle had their wedding on a private island in Muskoka on July 27th. The weekend event was attended by close friends and family. Lauren wore seven different outfits during the celebrations.
For their first dance, Connor dressed in a custom white suit with black pants. Lauren wore an Oscar de la Renta gown. They danced to "Only Love" by Ben Howard, which Connor played when he proposed. Their dog, Lenard, joined them on the dancefloor.
Connor McDavid and his teammate Leon Draisaitl lifted Lauren as she raised a bottle of tequila. Lauren called the wedding "perfect" on Instagram.
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