The Edmonton Oilers opened their season with a thrilling 4-3 overtime loss against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place. The game was also longtime center Connor McDavid’s first after signing a two-year, $25 million contract extension mere days ago.

And well, fans at Rogers Place used the opportunity to pay tribute to the star who first arrived in Edmonton as the first overall pick of the 2015 draft. A video posted on Instagram by Sportsnet shows thousands of fans cheering on the 28-year-old as he skates out of the player tunnel before the game.

“Your captain, number 97, Connor McDavid!” the stadium announcer proclaimed to the deafening fans inside the arena.

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