EDMONTON — When the NHL announced its pandemic-shortened season would include an all-Canadian division, fans across this hockey-mad country immediately zeroed in on one star-studded matchup.
Edmonton versus Toronto. Connor McDavid against Auston Matthews. Nine meetings spread across 56 games.
After two duds last week and a decent undercard Thursday, the Oilers and Maple Leafs finally provided the expected fireworks worthy of a main event.
And the good news is the teams will suit up against each other at least five more times in 2021.
McDavid scored on a jaw-dropping individual effort in regulation before adding another 42 seconds into overtime Saturday as Edmonton defeated Toronto 4-3.