VIDEO: Connor McDavid scores 1st career goal against hometown Leafs
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If you can't join them beat them.
Edmonton Oilers phenom Connor McDavid scored his first goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday - his favorite team growing up .
McDavid got a breakaway and outwaited goaltender Jonathan Bernier to give the Oilers a 1-0 lead early in the first period.
What Leafs jersey did McDavid own growing up? A personalized one his dad got him
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 11, 2016
The goal is a big deal for the 19-year-old who grew up in the Greater Toronto Area.
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