Connor McDavid reveals the one quality that separates his wife, Lauren, from other entrepreneurs and thinkers

Connor McDavid is once again leading the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. But off the ice, his wife, Lauren Kyle, is making her mark in business.

McDavid shared what he believes sets Lauren apart from other creative entrepreneurs.

"Vision is one thing. Kyle's gift is making it come to life," McDavid said (via The Score).

McDavid added that while many don't follow through on ideas, Lauren does. “She comes up with an idea and just gets after it,” he said.

"So many people just don't follow through, and I think that's what separates her," McDavid said "It's been fun to watch her try something and then follow through and do it."

Lauren Kyle is building her own legacy with five business ventures, including her latest, Bar Trove, a small bites restaurant in downtown Edmonton.

It opened the same weekend the Oilers had made their second straight trip to the Final. Kyle also runs an interior design firm, a fashion line, a furniture showroom and a cookbook brand.

Connor McDavid said that Kyle’s heart is what truly separates her.

"She's got a big heart. She cares about people. I think that's why she's gotten into the field that she has," McDavid said about his wife. "She enjoys creating these experiences for people that she cares about and for others."

Lauren Kyle has always shown this drive. From planning a surprise anniversary party at age eight to designing her restaurant’s light fixtures, she’s been hands-on and creative.

For McDavid, watching Kyle follow through on her ideas has been inspiring.

“It’s amazing what she’s been able to build,” McDavid said.

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Connor McDavid is pursuing his Stanley Cup dream

Connor McDavid had three assists and seven shots in the Oilers' 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 2.

He assisted on goals by Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl in the first period. McDavid also picked up a secondary assist on Corey Perry’s tying goal late in the third. Bouchard had one goal and two assists. Perry’s goal forced overtime with 18 seconds left.

Brad Marchand scored twice for Florida, including the winning goal in the second overtime. Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov and Seth Jones also scored for the Panthers. Connor McDavid is on a seven-game point streak and has 31 points in 18 playoff games this sesaon.

Stuart Skinner made 37 saves for Edmonton, but Sergei Bobrovsky edged him by stopping 42 shots for Florida. Game 3 will be played on Monday in Florida.