Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and his wife Lauren Kyle have been tallying up relationship goals since the hockey phenom’s rookie season.
McDavid, 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 Kyle, who owns an interior design business, on social media.
McDavid and Kyle 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 McDavid and Kyle’s relationship timeline, keep scrolling.
July 2016
McDavid and Kyle went Instagram official in July 2016 when she posted a photo kissing the hockey star’s cheek.
The picture came roughly 9 months after McDavid made his NHL debut with the Oilers after the team selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 Draft.
January 2018
McDavid 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
McDavid and Kyle 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 McDavid. “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! ❄️🥂🎄,” Kyle posted via Instagram, showing off a photo of the trio next to a Christmas tree.
June 2023
McDavid proposed to Kyle, 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,” Kyle 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.”
Kyle 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!” Kyle shared via Instagram about the big day.
McDavid posted a series of photos from the wedding and pre-wedding events via Instagram in September, calling it “a summer for the books.”
