ST. PAUL, Minn. – Connor McDavid continues to set records and climb the scoring charts.
McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5–3 win against the Minnesota Wild, passing Jari Kurri for second all-time in points in Edmonton history. McDavid, a three-time Hart Trophy winner for League MVP and a five-time scoring champion, now has 1,044 points in his 10-year career, trailing only Wayne Gretzky on the franchise list.
Kurri had 1,043 points in his ten years with the Oilers and played largely on par with Gretzky. Gretzky, the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, scored 1,669 points in nine seasons in Edmonton.
“A very remarkable achievement,” Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said. “That he rises up the rankings as quickly as he has done, and that within an organization that has had so many important players. I have seen so many remarkable things from him. He’s a great player and a great teammate. I said I wouldn’t be surprised anymore just because he surprises you so often over the years, but it’s a great achievement for him and the boys are very proud of him.
McDavid’s second goal was off the mark. He shot the puck from a difficult angle and lifted it over Minnesota goalie Filip Gustavsson without much room.
McDavid did not speak to reporters after the game. He was involved in a collision with Minnesota’s Marcus Johansson in the second period in which McDavid’s elbow struck Johansson in the face. No penalty was called, but it drew the ire of the Wild.
