Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins’ Halloween look (Image via: Instagram) The wives of Edmonton Oilers superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl shared a special moment during the team’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Place. Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins were spotted enjoying each other’s company and a warm beverage during a first-period television timeout.Lauren offered fans a glimpse of their evening through an Instagram story. Their appearance attracted attention not only because of their connections to two of the NHL’s biggest stars but also because of their longstanding personal friendship.
Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle and Leon Draisaitl’s wife Celeste Desjardins enjoy cozy Oilers game night together (Images via @laurenkyle on IG)
Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins enjoy Edmonton Oilers NHL game night
Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins enjoyed a cozy game-night outing while supporting the Edmonton Oilers during their matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The two friends were inside Rogers Place in Edmonton, sharing a relaxed moment during the first period.Lauren posted an image showing the pair enjoying a hot beverage during a television timeout. The social media update offered a glimpse into their friendship away from the spotlight surrounding their husbands’ NHL careers.The appearance also highlighted how closely connected the families of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have become over the years. Both players are central figures for the Edmonton Oilers, making their personal lives and relationships familiar topics among hockey fans.
How did Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins become friends?
Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins have known each other since their high school years in Sudbury, Ontario. Their friendship began long before either became romantically connected to professional hockey players.The demands of their respective careers and the busy schedules of being part of NHL families have not weakened their relationship. Lauren has previously discussed how their friendship has also helped strengthen the connection between Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl away from the rink.Speaking to Forbes, Lauren explained that the two women already shared a close bond and developed their own friendship independently. She also credited that relationship with bringing their husbands closer together.
What connects the two families beyond Edmonton Oilers hockey?
Their friendship has been on display through a string of personal milestones and social media appearances. Celeste Desjardins was a maid of honor at Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle’s wedding in July 2024.Lauren later returned the favor by attending Celeste Desjardins and Leon Draisaitl’s wedding celebrations in Provence, France, in August 2025.The two have also had some memorable moments away from the traditional hockey setting. Lauren shared a picture on social media of the pair exchanging matching friendship rings, which she described as a special gift.There was another memorable moment in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final when the friends watched Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers on a laptop at 30,000 feet while on a bachelorette trip.Lauren Kyle also has professional interests beyond hockey. She operates the interior design firm Kyle & Co. and founded Bar Trove and Sports Club Atelier in Edmonton. Celeste Desjardins, meanwhile, has pursued an acting career, appearing in Hallmark productions, including An Ice Palace Romance and the Flower Shop Mysteries films.Their latest appearance at Rogers Place offered another glimpse of a friendship that has developed over many years. While Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to share the spotlight as Edmonton Oilers teammates, Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins have maintained a close relationship of their own beyond the NHL.