Oilers captain Connor McDavid spotted in Turks and Caicos after NHL playoff exit

Their relationship reached another milestone in 2023 when McDavid proposed during a family vacation in Chicago. A year later, the couple married during a multi-day celebration on a private island in Muskoka, Ontario.

Connor McDavid and the Oilers’ struggles in the 2025-26 NHL season

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during a game at Rogers Place

The relaxing vacation comes after a difficult season for McDavid and the Oilers. Edmonton entered the 2025-26 campaign with Stanley Cup expectations after consecutive Final appearances in 2024 and 2025. However, injuries and inconsistency derailed the season.

McDavid still led the NHL with 138 points and captured another Art Ross Trophy. He also represented Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning MVP honors. Despite those achievements, Edmonton suffered a first-round playoff exit against the Anaheim Ducks in six games.

Following the elimination, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed McDavid had been playing through a fracture in his foot and ankle area. The injury affected his explosiveness throughout the postseason as the Oilers struggled with depth scoring, defensive lapses, and fatigue.

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This vacation gives a brief resetting opportunity for McDavid to come back prepared for another campaign in the 2026-27 season.