Latest Connor McDavid News
Draisaitl scores in OT, McDavid closes in on 1,000 career points in Oilers' 4-3 win over Islanders
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move one point shy of 1,000 for his career as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night. McDavid, who has seven points...
Hanafin scores 2 as Golden Knights rally to beat Oilers 4-2 in McDavid's return
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Noah Hanifin scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday night, spoiling Connor McDavid's return to the lineup. Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists and Mark Stone also scored for the Golden Knights...
Oilers star Connor McDavid is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid is expected to miss two-to-three weeks with an ankle injury, the Edmonton Oilers said Wednesday. McDavid, the reigning playoff MVP who led Edmonton to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, was injured Monday night when he was tripped and went left...
Connor McDavid injured on his first shift, returning to Edmonton to be evaluated
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Oilers star Connor McDavid was injured on his first shift against the Blue Jackets on Monday night. Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said after the 6-1 loss to Columbus that McDavid was returning to Edmonton where he would be evaluated. An update is expected...
Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday night. Evan Bouchard also scored and Calvin Pickard stopped 25 shots to help the Oilers win their second straight. Connor...
Skinner earns shutout, Arvidsson records three assists as Oilers put 4 past the Penguins
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Stuart Skinner made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout, Viktor Arvidsson had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Friday. Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm each had a goal and an assist. Leon Draisaitl and Ryan...
Carolina Hurricanes storm back, beat Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a third-period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Aho blasted a one-timer past Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner with just 6.1 seconds...
Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season
Peter DeBoer was worried. The experienced coach now in his fifth NHL job was concerned his Dallas Stars would get off to a slow start after back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Final. “Is it going to take a while to get going?” DeBoer wondered. “Are we going to have...
Kulak scores twice and McDavid gets first goal of season as Oilers beat Predators 4-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brett Kulak scored twice and Connor McDavid added his first goal of the season to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the reeling Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Jeff Skinner also scored and Calvin Pickard made 25 saves for the defending...
Draisaitl scores 56 seconds into OT to give Oilers 4-3 win over Flyers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored 56 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers came from behind to secure their first win of the season on Tuesday night, 4-3 over the Philadelphia Flyers. Connor McDavid, who had two assists, had a breakaway in the overtime, but was...
