Connor McDavid’s Wife Reveals Truth About NHL Stress originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for a must-win Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, is preparing in her own way.
The wife of the Oilers captain was candid in an interview published by The Canadian Press on Monday, sharing both her superstitious routine and the emotional weight of being a “hockey wife,” let alone being married to one of hockey’s most scrutinized stars.
Lauren said that she’ll be watching Game 6 at her new business, Bar Trove, in her same heels, same red handbag, and same exact spot she stood when McDavid scored his first goal of the Stanley Cup Final in Game 5.
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“It’s a feeling and, if anything positive happens, you got to stay in that position,” Lauren said about her pre-game rituals. “It’s really silly, but everyone has superstitions.”
Lauren also spoke about her husband’s own habits, although she chose not to reveal the details.
“(Connor) does a lot of things before a game. He is extremely, extremely ritual-based,” Lauren said. “But I’m going to actually leave that as a secret.”
The couple often takes walks with their dog Leonard after home games, decompressing together with conversation and film. Lauren said they plan to keep doing the same going forward.
“We’ll usually do a loop around the neighbourhood after games,” Lauren said. “And then we usually watch a show and we chat.”
Finally, Lauren acknowledged the unique strain that comes with being married to an NHL star.
“It’s actually very difficult,” Lauren said. “There’s a lot of stress. There is such a strain on your family. People don’t know about the struggles that are on the inside.”
McDavid will lead the Oilers onto the ice on Tuesday for a must-win Game 6, where Edmonton is playing for its life and aiming to force Game 7 back home.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.