Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and his wife Lauren Kyle McDavid have been tallying up relationship goals since the hockey phenom’s rookie season.
Connor, a three-time NHL MVP, and Kyle started dating in 2016 and, in the time since, have celebrated birthdays, accomplishments and career milestones together, all leading to their lavish wedding in the summer of 2024.
Their love story has been frequently documented by Lauren, who owns an interior design business, on social media.
Connor and Lauren share a bernedoodle named Lenard, who also gives a behind-the-scenes look into his famous parents’ lives on his Instagram account, which boasts over 20k followers.
For a full breakdown of Connor and Lauren’s relationship timeline, keep scrolling.
July 2016
Connor and Lauren went Instagram official in July 2016 when she posted a photo kissing the hockey star’s cheek.
The picture came roughly 9 months after Connor made his NHL debut with the Oilers after the team selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 Draft.
January 2018
Connor turned 21 with his girlfriend by his side.
“Love you lots,” Kyle wrote alongside a photo of the couple with drinks in hand.
August 2019
Connor and Lauren adopted their bernedoodle, named Lenard.
“Today was my best day! I met my mom and dad,” read a post on the dog’s Instagram account alongside a video of Lenard meeting Connor. “I found out my dad gives the best head rubs!! My mom snuggled me so much. I’m so happy!
December 2020
The couple celebrated the holidays together — with Lenard by their side, of course.
“Merry Christmas from us to you! ❄️🥂🎄,” Lauren posted via Instagram, showing off a photo of the trio next to a Christmas tree.
June 2023
Connor proposed to Lauren, which she called “the best day of my life.”
“I cannot put into words how happy I am to be spending the rest of our lives together,” Lauren shared via Instagram. “Almost 8 years of growth, happiness and so much love and I can’t believe we have so much more to look forward to.”
Lauren continued, “I knew you were my person from the day we met and I can’t wait for the beautiful life we are going to create together. Thank you for the most thoughtful, picture perfect proposal that I could never have imagined. I love you more than anything. 🤍🤍.”
July 2024
The couple said “I do” on a private island in Ontario, Canada.
“Married the love of my life and it was the most perfect weekend I could ever imagine!” Lauren shared via Instagram about the big day.
Connor posted a series of photos from the wedding and pre-wedding events via Instagram in September, calling it “a summer for the books.”
January 2025
The couple celebrated the holidays with Connor’s brother, Cam, his fiancée, Sarah, and the brothers’ parents, Brian and Kelly.
February 2025
Lauren traveled to Montreal to support Connor and Team Canada for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, which was eventually won by the Canadians.
