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Can Oilers’ McDavid reach 100 points before Christmas?

To say it has been an incredible season for Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid would be a massive understatement. Through 19 games in 2025-26, the 29-year-old has 11 goals and 37 assists for 48 points and, at his current pace, is on track to hit 99 points by Christmas.

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Edmonton Oilers slow to put the New York Rangers away

New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan was the bench boss that kept Connor McDavid from winning gold last winter during the Olympics. Safe to say McDavid got another dose revenge in what was a 3-1 victory for the Edmonton Oilers against the Rangers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Wayne Gretzky Is One of Connor McDavid’s Biggest Fans

You can tell that Wayne Gretzky still loves everything about the game of hockey. He especially holds Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid in high esteem.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / November 10

In 2019, a carpenter paid under $150 for a Connor McDavid rookie patch card; it later sold for $113,176 at auction

A retired carpenter from San Diego discovered that a small investment in hockey cards could produce an extraordinary return after pulling a rare Connor McDavid rookie card in 2019.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 10

NHL roundup: Oilers win, but Connor McDavid's assist streak ends

Leon Draisaitl scored twice for the second consecutive game, leading the host Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Connor McDavid had a goal to extend his season-opening points streak to 19 games.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / November 9

Connor McDavid's assist streak ends, but Oilers defeat Rangers

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / November 8

Red-hot Connor McDavid, Oilers host streaking Rangers

Connor McDavid can move closer to matching his career-best 20-game point streak when the Edmonton Oilers host the New York Rangers on Monday night. McDavid has points in the first 18 contests of the 2026-27 campaign after recording three assists in the host Oilers' 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / November 8

Connor McDavid Has Reason to Fear the Goalpost: The NHL Should Listen

Connor McDavid isn’t someone who needs to be reminded that driving to the net is dangerous. He’s learned that lesson the hard way. The Edmonton Oilers captain has suffered two significant injuries in collisions near the net, including a devastating knee injury in 2019.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 8

Connor McDavid keeps producing at a historic pace for the Oilers

Connor McDavid continues to torch the NHL, and it doesn’t matter who the team is. McDavid has 47 points in his first 18 games, and he needs three points in his next two games against the Rangers and Flyers to become the third player in NHL history, and first in 31 years to score 50 points in the first 20 games of a season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 8

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid won’t stop pushing for net safety rules

Connor McDavid has experienced firsthand how dangerous high-speed collisions can be in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers captain suffered a broken collarbone after crashing into the end boards in 2015 and sustained a devastating knee injury after colliding with a goalpost in 2019.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / November 8

Connor McDavid's assist streak to 18 games as Oilers handle Canucks

Leon Draisaitl scored twice in a three-point performance and Connor McDavid added a trio of helpers to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the league cellar-dwelling Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 7

Scenes from morning skate: Meriläinen and Canucks face nearly impossible task of keeping McDavid in check tonight vs. Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks (3-14-1) look to snap a four-game losing streak when they visit the Edmonton Oilers (11-3-3) at Rogers Place. Tonight’s game begins at 9pm local time in Edmonton and 8pm PCT.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 7

Unfrozen Part 6: Chaz gets a taste of the Big Apple on the Oilers’ road trip

Chaz Horton was a big deal in Edmonton in 1979. So big a deal that the sports reporter was cryogenically frozen until he was needed most. With the Edmonton Oilers in “show me” mode with Connor McDavid, that time is now. 8:00 a.m.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Dangerous McDavid Hit Reveals Underlying Question That’s Tough to Answer

Connor McDavid complained that Drew Helleson’s hit was dangerous. Most agree that it was. However, many don’t agree that Helleson did anything egregious.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Oilers news: Wayne Gretzky utters 3-word reaction to Connor McDavid chasing his records

Wayne Gretzky has another reason to keep an eye on the NHL record book. Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is off to a historic start this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard join extremely exclusive NHL list

The Edmonton Oilers continue to make NHL history behind their star-studded core. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard have reached an impressive scoring milestone, placing the three teammates in an exclusive group of players to accomplish the feat during the same season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

McDavid’s Scare Reveals Something the Oilers Will Remember

The Edmonton Oilers lost 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks, but the final score wasn’t what most fans were talking about afterward. Their biggest concern was watching Connor McDavid go down after being driven into the goalpost.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

Wayne Gretzky impressed by Connor McDavid’s ‘remarkable’ 217-point pace

The Great One has taken note of The Next One. With Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid putting together another impressive multi-point Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks, scoring a goal and contributing four points on each of his team’s goals in a 5-4 loss, Wayne Gretzky said he’s been impressed with what the superstar has been doing.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Should Ducks’ Helleson been penalized for hit on Oilers’ McDavid?

There was a scary moment during Thursday night’s game between the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers. Midway through the first period, Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid went in on a scoring chance, then took a hit from Ducks’ defenseman Drew Helleson that sent McDavid crashing into the Anaheim net.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Fans pile on McDavid for 'whiny' comments following near-injury scare

Connor McDavid is facing a wave of criticism online after his postgame comments about a collision in the first period of Edmonton’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Connor McDavid on emotional response to Drew Helleson hit: 'People have me pegged as a robot'

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid hasn’t always been known for big quotable moments — but that wasn’t the case on Thursday evening.

Should Ducks’ Helleson been penalized for hit on Oilers’ McDavid?

Podkolzin ejected for defending McDavid in heated first period against Ducks

Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Oilers’ Connor McDavid goes down with injury scare after net collision in Ducks game

Connor McDavid is already a generational talent who will occupy significant space in the annals of hockey, but he is truly skating in rarefied air to begin the 2026-27 NHL campaign.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has scored assists in 16 consecutive games and can be officially crowned the "apple king" in the NHL this season.

McDavid makes NHL history as Oilers beat Rangers

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 3

McDavid makes NHL history as Oilers beat Rangers

Connor McDavid’s favourite barn to play in is none other than Madison Square Garden. And on Sunday night, he put on a show in front of 18,006 fans when

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Oilers’ McDavid becomes fastest player in NHL history to 30 assists in a season

The 2026-27 NHL season has already been a historic one for Connor McDavid. He continued to add to it Sunday night. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers, becoming the fastest player to record 30 assists in a single season at just 15 games.