Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL’s career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 5-3.
Next month, that goal already having come to fruition more than a decade ago, McDavid’s dream will reach the next level. At that time, mentor and student will be teammates at the 4 Nations Face-Off from February 12-20,
Bob Catalde and his family watched Connor McDavid grow from a 15-year hockey phenom for the Erie Otters to become the NHL's premiere player. They're looking forward to his brief return to town.
The NHL Department of Player Safety laid down the gavel on Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe on Tuesday. Kempe slew-footed Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid in the third period of the Oilers' 1-0 victory on Monday.
Thanks to his performance against the Oilers, he moved up to ninth in NHL history with 1,643 points (604 goals, 1,309 assists), passing another Canadian icon, Joe Sakic (1,641 points). Next up for Crosby is Mario Lemieux (1,723) in eighth place.
The Penguins got the best of the Oilers through sheer hard work and smart defensive strategy — and a little star power from both teams.
Connor McDavid was asked about the Edmonton Oilers’ constant line juggling amidst solid of wins. The team is playing well, but questionable in their approach is how much the team, specifically head coach Kris Knoblauch,
The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8) have taken a left turn and are headed sideways following the NHL holiday break. The team has earned points in three straight games but won none and they have just one win in seven games.
Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid praised the OHL as one of the best platforms for raising and developing young hockey talent.
Department of Player Safety announced that Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe has been fined $5,000 the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement for slew-footing Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid during Monday night’s contest.
The Minnesota Wild placed their top-scoring contributor on LTIR on Friday in Kirill Kaprizov because of an aggravated lower-body injury. Minnesota has been one of the NHL's biggest surprises in 2024-24, sitting in second place of the Central Division with 58 points.