Oilers fans react to a dejected Connor McDavid after crushing 9-1 loss to Avalanche

Connor McDavid looked disappointed after the Edmonton Oilers lost 9-1 to the Colorado Avalanche in front of their home crowd at Rogers Place on Saturday. It was one of the worst games of this season.

McDavid scored the team's only goal on the power play. He had four shots, two penalty minutes and a plus-minus rating of 3. The Oilers have now lost three games in a row, and it's alarming for their fan base.

A photo of McDavid looking disappointed went viral on social media after the game. The podcast Spittin' Chiclets shared the image on X, showing McDavid leaning against the tables near the bench. He looked tired and unhappy after the big loss.

Soon, fans noticed the post and reacted to the photo with frustration and jokes.

“Brother regrets this 2 year extension 😭😭”, A fan wrotereferring to McDavid's recent two-year, $25 million extension.

“I can't wait to play for the Leafs.” Another fan wrotepointing out what McDavid is thinking.

“”Magnify by 12.5 again they said, this time will be different”” another fan joked.

Connor McDavid signed a two-year, $25 million extension with the Oilers on Oct. 6. He will be paid an average of $12.5 million annually, the same as his current eight-year, $100 million contract. He wanted the team to be strong, so he signed for a discount, although the Oilers' problems are not over.

Here are some more reactions to McDavid's appearance:

“He's thinking he's going to sign with Colorado on a super friendly deal in two years and Nate, Cale and Mcjesus will run the league.” wrote a fan.

“The look of regret for the money on the table to finish building a winning team around him” pointed out another fan.

“This Nate Dogg is so good!! I can't wait until he plays with talent like this in the Olympics.” wrote a fanreferring to Nathan MacKinnon's two goals and four points.

Bad start for the Oilers despite the effort of Connor McDavid

Last season, Connor McDavid helped the Oilers get there Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year. He tied Leon Draisaitl for the playoff scoring lead with 33 points in 22 games. He entered this season on fire to improve and finally end his Stanley Cup drought.

And indeed, Connor McDavid has been at his best, scoring five goals and 22 points in 16 games. He has eight points in the last four games, but still, despite his effort, the Oilers have not improved. The team is seventh in the Pacific Division with a record of 6-6-4.