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Edmonton Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, left, presents Connor McDavid (97) with a golden stick as McDavid is honored for his 1000 points before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, left, presents Connor McDavid (97) with a golden stick as McDavid is honored for his 1000 points before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, left, presents Connor McDavid (97) with a golden stick as McDavid is honored for his 1000 points before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, left, presents Connor McDavid (97) with a golden stick as McDavid is honored for his 1000 points before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid (97) pets his dog as he is honored for his 1000 points along with family members before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid (97) pets his dog as he is honored for his 1000 points along with family members before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth (17) and Edmonton Oilers' Mattias Ekholm (14) battle for the puck during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth (17) and Edmonton Oilers' Mattias Ekholm (14) battle for the puck during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) pets his dog as he is honored for his 1000 points before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) pets his dog as he is honored for his 1000 points before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers players celebrate the win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers players celebrate the win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) is scored against by Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) is scored against by Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko (86) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (27) battle for the puck during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko (86) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (27) battle for the puck during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers players celebrate the win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers players celebrate the win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate after a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate after a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson (91) and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) battle for the puck during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson (91) and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) battle for the puck during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Mattias Ekholm (14), Evan Bouchard (2), Connor McDavid (97) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate after a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Mattias Ekholm (14), Evan Bouchard (2), Connor McDavid (97) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate after a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97), Mattias Ekholm (14), Zach Hyman (18), Leon Draisaitl (29) and Evan Bouchard (2) celebrate a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97), Mattias Ekholm (14), Zach Hyman (18), Leon Draisaitl (29) and Evan Bouchard (2) celebrate a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Corey Perry (90), Adam Henrique (19), Mattias Ekholm (14) and Darnell Nurse (25) celebrate after a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Corey Perry (90), Adam Henrique (19), Mattias Ekholm (14) and Darnell Nurse (25) celebrate after a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) makes the save against the Columbus Blue Jackets during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) makes the save against the Columbus Blue Jackets during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)