Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid recreate Gretzky-Sundin trickshot showdown
Maple Leafs and Oilers captains go shot-for-shot over a Big Mac
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It’s the showdown that every hockey fan wants to see: Auston Matthews vs. Connor McDavid.
But while it’s not like the Stanley Cup is on the line – for now – something almost as important is: Lunch.
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In a throwback to previous iconic ad spots, the captains of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers faceoff in a shooting competition with McDavid’s lunch — a Big Mac — on the line.
The ad is inspired by the 1993 original starring basketball legends Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, then the 1997 NHL update, which featured Wayne Gretzky and Mats Sundin.
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The spot begins with McDavid practising in an empty arena when Matthews shows up, issuing a challenge with the Oilers star’s lunch on the line.
The contest begins easily enough, with shots off the post and in, as well as some long-range clappers. But the ante gets upped when McDavid throws on a little music as a distraction: Nickelback’s Photograph.
“Nickelback classic, backhand,” McDavid says while burying his shot from the blue line.
“You know you love ’em,” the Canadian chirps as Matthews shows his dismay.
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From there, the duo go into the stands for an attempt, have a quick race and then head up to the roof, where the Leafs star pounds a slapshot through a billboard with McDavid’s face on it — leaving the image of the Oilers stud down one of his front teeth.
At the end of the day, or evening, the two settle on a draw and head into a McDonald’s to get some much-needed grub.
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But the battle featured in the commercial isn’t the only competition between the two former NHL MVPs. Both have new “Showdown” menu items that will be featured for a limited time beginning on Tuesday.
Team Matthews presents “The Smoky Quarter Papi,” which is described as “a smoky BBQ Quarter Pounder that is a flavour powerhouse that mirrors Matthews’ game day intensity.”
“Connor is a force on the ice, but I can bring the heat for sure,” Matthews said in a press release. “As this friendly rivalry heads out of the rink and onto the menu, the Smoky Quarter Papi isn’t afraid of a little extra sauce and is ready to bring big flavour.”
On the other side, Team McDavid brings the heat with the “Big Mac-David,” a double Big Mac that’s “as bold and commanding as McDavid himself.”
“I can’t think of a better lineup. Canada’s favourite game and a classic taste,” McDavid said in a release. “And the Big Mac-David is headed all the way to the finals.”
The restaurant chain also has added “The Spicy Junior Chirpy” chicken sandwich, “The Hat Trick” triple cheeseburger, a “Power Play Poutine” with spicy maple and bacon, and the “Celly Sundae.”
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