Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Make no mistake, what transpired at the end of Saturday night’s game was ugly. Cross-checks to the head and neck, no matter the reason for it, are more than deserving of supplemental discipline.
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.
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.
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,
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.
Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid praised the OHL as one of the best platforms for raising and developing young hockey talent.
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,
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.
The Penguins got the best of the Oilers through sheer hard work and smart defensive strategy — and a little star power from both teams.
BOSTON (AP) — Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 13 games ... rally for a 3-2 OT win over the Bruins on Dec. 19. The Oilers are at Pittsburgh on Thursday night. The Bruins are in Tampa Bay on the same night.
The Avalanche passed the first of three straight tests against top Central Division teams and had a great Saturday all around. J.T. Miller almost didn’t play because of a potential trade but ended up dressing in a game that saw two players get ejected late.