"The effect he can have on the game isn't always evaluated with goals, assists and points. You don't happen to get anything in the stats for breaking up a rush or backchecking or running interference on a pass through the slot … picking a pass off on the penalty kill. When you watch the game, you review it, and his teammates see him do it, it's noticed and appreciated." -- Oilers coach Todd McLellan on center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
"You have to be aware of him, he's the best player in the NHL for a reason. We're just going to be aware when he's on the ice and expect him to do what he does. We're going to go out there and stick to our game plan." -- Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on playing against Oilers center Connor McDavid
