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Captains Auston Matthews And Connor McDavid Team Up To Recreate The Most Nostalgic Commercial Ever

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Daniel Lucente
January 7, 2025  (1:11 PM)
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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid and Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews seen in a McDonald's commercial
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It's not every day that you see NHL players in a TV commercial, but that's exactly what has happened involving Oilers' Connor McDavid and Leafs' Auston Matthews.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews have teamed up to recreate one of the most iconic McDonald's ads of all time.

After weeks of teaser tweets between the two hockey stars that had hockey fans everywhere guessing, their secret was finally announced by McDonald's. A teaser of the ad was released earlier in the week; the full ad dropped this morning.

«First one to miss, watches the winner eat,» McDavid proclaims to kick off the challenge.


The commercial pits Connor McDavid against Auston Matthews in a series of trickshot challenges, with the winner earning a Big Mac.

The ad is a nod to the memorable 1997 classic featuring Wayne Gretzky up against Mats Sundin in a similar battle.

It's a dream come true for hockey fans, as these two NHL superstars banter lightly and go head-to-head in the light-hearted competition.

One of the commercial's more memorable moments is the surprising twist behind one of McDavid's challenges to Matthews, set to the tune of Nickelback's "Photograph," a nod to McDavid's well-known love for the Alberta-based band, a sure-fire delight for Oilers fans.

«You know you love 'em,» McDavid cheekily says to Matthews about the band.


It's not all laughs, though, as the ad introduces McDonald's newest "Showdown Menu" featuring limited-time items inspired by the hockey stars.


Fans can try the "Smoky Quarter Papi" or "The Big Mac-David," unique takes on the chain's iconic burgers. Those with a bigger appetite can try their luck at "The Hat Trick," a triple cheeseburger.

Specialty items are only available for a limited time; therefore, those fans willing to participate in the fun will need to hurry.

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