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Oilers’ McDavid scores 400th goal, becomes third-fastest player to hit 1,200th point

It was a milestone game for the Edmonton Oilers in their 5-2 win over the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins kicked things off by scoring his 800th NHL point, assisting on Jack Roslovic’s first goal of the game, only to be usurped by two big milestones for Connor McDavid.

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Former NHLer Confident Connor McDavid Will Be a New York Ranger

We’re not quite at the point of discussing potential landing spots for Connor McDavid, but the noisier and worse things get in Edmonton, the closer we get to it—and those talks begin to reemerge.

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Oilers’ McDavid becomes third-fastest player to register 1,200 points

Connor McDavid has made a habit of making history, and Tuesday night was no different. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain scored twice in the team’s 5-2 win over the Utah Mammoth, and achieved two major milestones in the process: he recorded his 400th goal and became the third-fastest player in NHL history to register 1,200 points.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / March 25

Connor McDavid nets Nos. 400, 401 as Oilers topple Mammoth

Connor McDavid scored his 400th and 401st career goals, the first of which gave the Edmonton Oilers the lead for good in a 5-2 win against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is making a push for yet another scoring title this season, but before he gets there he reached another big career milestone for himself on Tuesday night.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Oilersnation / March 24

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins reaches 800 point plateau in NHL career

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has achieved another major milestone. The longest-tenured Edmonton Oiler notched his 800th NHL point on Tuesday night during the first period against the Utah Mammoth.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Oilers Recall James Hamblin On Emergency Basis

Set to take on Utah tonight, the Edmonton Oilers announced that James Hamblin has been recalled from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on an emergency basis.

James Hamblin News / Oilersnation / March 24

Oilers recall James Hamblin from Condors on emergency basis

The Edmonton Oilers made an emergency recall on Tuesday before their game against the Utah Mammoth. James Hamblin has been called up from the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / March 24

Oilers Star Chases 400 Goals While Team Battles for Playoff Survival

The Edmonton Oilers begin a critical two-game road trip at the Delta Center to face the Utah Mammoth, with their captain positioned to reach a historic milestone.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 24

An early look at which unrestricted free agents the Oilers should re-sign

The National Hockey League’s regular season ends in less than a month, and who knows how long the Edmonton Oilers will be playing extra hockey. Right now, it’s not looking good for the back-to-back Western Conference champions.

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Peter DeBoer News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Oilers Pitched to Consider Bringing In Peter DeBoer This Season

The spotlight is on Kris Knoblauch and the Edmonton Oilers, and Connor McDavid’s recent comments have only added to it, no matter what he truly meant by them.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 24

Oilers Game Notes 72.0: Edmonton visits Utah for potential first-round playoff preview with Mammoth

Following a four-game homestand that started well and finished poorly, the Oilers will hit the road for a couple of games this week. First up, Edmonton heads to Utah to face a Mammoth team looking to punch its ticket to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 24

CHL Playoff Preview: All 3 Oilers CHL prospects set for playoffs

The Canadian Hockey League wrapped up its 2025–26 regular season on Sunday night, officially setting the stage for the road to the Memorial Cup. The Edmonton Oilers have three prospects competing across the CHL ranks, and all three have punched their tickets to the postseason.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Frustrated in Edmonton? Analyst Blames Connor McDavid for Extending

Connor McDavid has been frustrated of late—and for good reason. The Edmonton Oilers have struggled to find any consistency in a season that’s championship or bust, his wingman, Leon Draisaitl, is out for the rest of the regular season at least, and they were just outscored 9-2 in a two-game stretch at home against Florida and Tampa Bay.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / March 24

Finding a solution for the Edmonton Oilers’ top line

For a couple of seasons now, the Edmonton Oilers have had one of the best top lines in hockey. Connor McDavid, flanked by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman has consistently been one of the best lines in the league at 5v5, controlling both xGF% and raw GF%, dominating the competition at even strength.