“I try to show up": Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle opens up about handling the emotional pressure of his demanding NHL career

Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers’ star player and captain, has remained focused on the team’s performance as they are off to a strong start in the 2026–27 NHL season under new head coach Mike Babcock sitting at the top of the Pacific Division with a 9–2–2 record (20 points) through 13 games. Amid this, Connor McDavid’s wife, popular entrepreneur Lauren Kyle has opened up about her life.Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, reflects on how difficult it has been for her to control her emotions amid his stressful career on the iceIn an appearance on the Powerful Ladies podcast, Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, has admitted how difficult it has been for her to handle the Edmonton Oilers’ captain’s stressful life and her work.The host of the podcast asked her, “How do you stay calm because you have so much going on that we're about to dive into. That's all your stuff. Yeah. You're so accomplished. You have so much going on. Then you also have to hold space for a huge career that your husband also has. Like how do you balance all the stress you have plus whatever stress he's bringing into your space too?”To this, Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle said, “Yeah, it's definitely tough. I think that. In general, like the games bring, especially in the finals, against a team that, we lost against last year and we were hoping to have redemption this year. It was hard to compose myself in those moments. The next day I was supposed to go on the podcast and I was emotionally drained and mentally drained.”The popular entrepreneur added, “So it's definitely definitely hard. I can't say it's easy. I think for me, I always just try to focus on my own businesses and like staying present for those things in my life because it gives me a distraction and allows me to, ground myself a little bit in those moments.”Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle continued, “And I do know that I need to show up for Connor in a way in order to be strong for him. Like I can't have all of the emotions because he needs someone who has some strengths and composure. At least in front of him. I definitely sometimes don't have composure when I'm not around him, but definitely in front of him. I try to show up in a way that, provides him with support too.”Connor McDavid has always praised Lauren Kyle for being thereConnor McDavid and his wife, Lauren Kyle, have been together since 2015 even though the two recently tied the knot in 2024.In many of his interviews, the Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid has reflected on how Lauren Kyle stood by his side through all the difficult days.For now, all eyes remain on Connor McDavid as he gears up to face the New York Rangers.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.