Connor McDavid is involved in the Blue Jays' World Series run

Edmonton Captain of oilers Connor McDavid expressed his enthusiasm for the Toronto Blue Jays' remarkable run to the MLB World Series this season.

The Blue Jays clinched their first World Series berth in more than three decades on Monday, defeating the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Coincidentally, the Blue Jays last won the World Series in 1993, the same year a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup.

This situation led McDavid to declare:

“It's been exciting, really, really exciting to see them make that run. Such an exciting Game 7. Obviously, a big hit there.”

Connor McDavid's home run that gave the Blue Jays the lead and the win last Monday.

Now, McDavid expressed the sentiments of virtually every Canadian as they rally behind the lone MLB team based north of the border. He continued:

“The whole country unites a little, which is special.”

Canada experienced a similar moment with the Toronto Raptors, the only Canadian team in the NBA, during their championship run in 2019. As such, the Blue Jays and Raptors represent the rare occasions when all Canadians root for one team.

McDavid concluded:

“That's what sports do, it's supposed to bring people together, come together to support the Jays and the incredible run they've had.”

The 2025 World Series begins Friday night in Toronto. The Blue Jays will face the defending MLB champion LA Dodgers.

Connor McDavid not only NHL star to support the Blue Jays

Connor McDavid isn't the only NHL star supporting the Blue Jays this season. Toronto Maple leaves Captain Auston Matthews is among the Leafs players showing their support for Canada's lone MLB club.

Matthews was seen wearing a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. jersey. before the game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. The move was likely a tribute to Guerrero Jr., who wore an Auston Matthews jersey before the Blue Jays' Game 7 showdown on Monday night.

Similarly, other Maple Leafs stars followed McDavid's praise for the Blue Jays. Sportsnet captured John Tavares also in a Blue Jays jersey, with William Nylander sporting a windbreaker as he arrived at Scotiabank Arena.

Interestingly, Tavares was about three years old when the Blue Jays last won the World Series. McDavid, Matthews and Nylander were born after the Blue Jays' historic back-to-back championships in 1992 and 1993.