Divorce Shocker: Connor McDavid’s Image Tarnished by Wife’s Docuseries Revelations” | NHL News | Times of India

In late 2024, a docuseries from Amazon called Faceoff: Inside the NHL revealed an unexpected tidbit about the captain of Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid. His wife, Lauren Kyle, careered the famous ice hockey player has a fear of ketchup. This unexpected confession became fodder for fans who trolled McDavid on social media.

Interestingly, in an attempt to maneuver around his fear, the couple’s chef would secretly give ketchup bottles to Kyle when McDavid wasn’t aware. Consequently, fans took advantage of this reveal to make fun of McDavid on social media platforms with comments like “grounds for divorce imho”, and “What did Connor McDavid say to all the other teams? Catch Up…” There were even suggestions that opposing teams should receive sponsorship from ketchup manufacturer Heinz when playing against Oilers.

Even though it caused a lot of humor, McDavid had actually hoped that viewers would focus on the emotional depth of the series. During the NHL Player Media Tour in September 2024, he shared that it was challenging having cameras record personal moments. However, he felt it would give fans a different perspective as they would “see some things maybe they’re not expecting, in terms of the emotions and stuff like that.”

Despite everything, McDavid’s fear of ketchup proved that even highly focused, competitive athletes can have their personal quirks. To this day, the revelation remains one of the most unforgettable and meme-worthy moments from the Faceoff series, reminding everyone that no one is exempt from the internet’s relentless sense of humor.