Here are four era-specific teams that had the talent and the opportunity to win the Stanley Cup but couldn’t get over the hump.

Capturing a 4 Nations Face-off victory from his own stick, McDavid once again was stopped short of a Stanley Cup.

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Not Rushing Future Decision McDavid has led the Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances, but they fell short both times to the Florida Panthers.

Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final ...

McDavid recorded seven points in the Stanley Cup Final, despite being a minus-7. He was good, but we expect more from him.

Frank Seravalli warned the Oilers could lose Connor McDavid if he even hints at wanting out.

Especially if they want to make the Stanley Cup Final for a third year in a row. The Bruins will likely wait until NHL Free Agency. Boston does risk missing out on him if he re-signs in Edmonton.

Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli shared an update on Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid that may have some huge implications for the Maple Leafs. Eligible to sign an extension for more than a month ...

He’s the best player on the planet, he’s led his club to back-to-back Stanley Cup finals… and he’s the centerpiece of Edmonton’s success.

But, McDavid seems like he wants to deliver the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2015 its first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Connor McDavid handles the puck during a beer league game in Ontario on© @BarDown/X Oilers star Leon Draisaitl during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 17.© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images ...

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