This might be the best Connor McDavid has ever played

In the first period of the quarterfinal on Wednesday, Connor McDavid doing what only he can do: taking the puck at the Czech blue line, weaving past David Pastrnak, and threading a perfect backhand pass between Pastrnak and David Spacek to Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini didn’t miss.

It was a moment of pure hockey artistry. McDavid’s vision, speed, and precision all on display, capped off with a gentle head pat on Celebrini at the bench, a subtle celebration that perfectly captured the magic of the play.

I will say it, this might be the best Connor McDavid has ever played. And yes that's saying a lot about the Edmonton Oilers' captain.

Celebrini now has seven points in the tournament, tying Russia’s Evgeni Malkin’s 2006 record for the most points by a teenager in an Olympic tournament with NHL players. He also leads the Olympics in goals, and that first-period tally was a reminder that he’s only getting started.

Just when you think McDavid has reached the peak of his game, he produces a play like this. He is Mount Everest!

Every pass, every move, every finish screams why he’s considered one of the best in the world. And watching him work with a teenager like Celebrini? That’s hockey at another level.

It even got some fans joking that McDavid should join the kid in San Jose with the Sharks.

This is why fans can’t stop talking about this first tally on Wednesday: it’s not just a goal, it’s a masterclass in skill, timing, and hockey IQ.

Unfortunately for Team Canada, at this time in the first frame, Czechia has taken the 2-1 lead, meaning the Canadians are trailing for the first time of the tournament. First time in a real long time actually.