McDavid Climbs Oilers' Record Books with Milestone Performance
McDavid surpasses Jari Kurri for second all-time in franchise points as Edmonton secures a 5-3 win over Minnesota.
- Connor McDavid recorded two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 victory over the Wild, bringing his career total to 1,044 points and moving past Jari Kurri for second all-time in Edmonton franchise history.
- The Oilers have won seven of their last eight games, showcasing strong performances from key players including McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
- Minnesota, missing several key players including Kirill Kaprizov and multiple defensemen, struggled to maintain momentum despite an early 2-0 lead in the first period.
- Edmonton's Vasily Podkolzin scored the game-winning goal early in the third period, while goaltender Calvin Pickard made 31 saves to secure the win.
- The Oilers now prepare to face the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, with both teams coming off recent strong performances and close records this season.