The Edmonton Oilers visit the Montreal Canadiens after Connor McDavid scored two goals in the Oilers' 6-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs

That corner the Leafs looked to be turning is suddenly in the past. They lost 6-3 to the Oilers, marking their third loss in four games.

The defining feature of McDavid's goal was not just its execution but also the speed at which it was performed. As he zipped past Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly, it was as if time slowed down for the spectators. The play was reminiscent of a video game where a speed-burst button was pressed, propelling McDavid into a realm of his own.

Connor McDavid did not add fuel to the growing Olympic rink debate. Construction delays and measurement concerns have followed the Milan-Cortina hockey venue.

It's not just injuries that have caused the Leafs to drop three of the last four, including a humbling beatdown by the Oilers.

A couple of years ago, the Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid matchups were something that every hockey fan looked forward to. They are two superstars who are often near the top of the scoring, playing for historic NHL franchises.