Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid continues to climb the ranks in Oilers history.
McDavid scored two goals and an assist in the Oilers’ 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, passing Jarri Kurri for second all-time points in Edmonton history with 1,044 points.
The Oilers’ all-time points leader is Wayne Gretzky, who scored an astonishing 1,669 points in nine seasons with the team.
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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, #97, scores a goal past Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in St. Paul, Minn. . (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
McDavid has spent his entire 10-year career with the Oilers and will likely need to spend the next five or six years with the team and continue to produce the way he has to pass Gretzky.
After two Wild power play goals in the first period, McDavid collected the puck at center ice after a turnover and started a passing play that led to Zach Hyman scoring and cutting the Wild’s lead. to 2-1. Almost immediately after Hyman scored, the Oilers went on the power play and McDavid scored on a slick pass from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, tying the game at 2-2 to end the first period.
Wild forward Ryan Hartman put Minnesota back up 3-2 early in the second period after a quick goal off a faceoff. The Oilers responded once again, as Nugent-Hopkins took advantage of defenseman Ty Emberson’s shot to tie the game at 3-3.
The Oilers took the lead in the third period when Vasily Podkolzin’s pass deflected off the skate of a Wild defenseman and into the net just 1:28 into the period to put Edmonton up 4-3.
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Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, #97, controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. (Images by Nick Wosika-Imagn)
Then McDavid, as he often does, made some magic happen.
On a 2-on-1 entry into the offensive zone, McDavid nimbly handled the kick around the sliding defender and then fired a sharp-angled shot from close range past him. McDavid’s second goal not only sealed the game, putting the Oilers up 5-3, but it was the point that moved him into second place all-time in Oilers franchise history.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke after the game about McDavid’s accomplishment.
“It’s a pretty remarkable feat. For him to have risen up the scoring list as quickly as he has, and within an organization that has had so many important players. I’ve seen so many notable things from him. He’s a tremendous player and a great teammate. “I said I wouldn’t be surprised anymore because he surprises you so often over the years, but it’s a great feat for him and the guys are very proud of him,” Knoblauch said.
The Oilers have won seven of their last eight games with their comeback win over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, #97, cuts to the net before scoring his second goal of the night against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. (Images by Nick Wosika-Imagn)
The star center has 19 goals and 43 assists in 41 games played this season and has continued to be a driving force behind the Oilers’ success.
The Oilers are 28-13-3, second in the Pacific division and in a playoff spot.
Their next game is a heavyweight matchup against the Colorado Avalanche on the road on Thursday at 9:30 pm ET.
