EDMONTON, Alberta — All eyes have been on Edmonton captain Connor McDavid since the start the Oilers’ playoff series with the Sharks. But forward Timo Meier, drafted just a few spots behind McDavid by the Sharks in 2015, is also getting a bit of attention right now.
Skating in his first NHL playoff game, just like McDavid was, Meier had an impressive Game 1 on Wednesday, being physical on the forecheck and creating scoring opportunities.
Meier, listed at 6-foot, 210 pounds, also drew a penalty in the third period, as Milan Lucic was called for slashing Meier, one of six chances the Sharks had with the man advantage in the series opener.