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Connor McDavid shows off his unfair speed, again

Calgary Flames v Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON, AB - OCTOBER 12: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers skates before the home opener against the Calgary Flames on October 12, 2016 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

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Even for hardcore hockey fans, Connor McDavid is a sight to behold.

It’s one of those so-simple-it’s-stupid points, but it’s true: McDavid’s speed is the first thing that really jumps out to you.

The thing is, McDavid somehow finds a way to do things he shouldn’t be able to do at full speed. Imagine, for a second, a NASCAR driver winning races while taking selfies, sipping coffee and generally flaunting his or her skills.

(Think Jean Girard from “Talladega Nights,” but with a bland public presence.)

Anyway, McDavid reminded us once again that every one of his games is an event with this borderline-unfair display of speed on Friday: