Connor McDavid's soaring December is leading Edmonton Oilers
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McDavid was an iffy defender early in his career, then he trended up in the early 2020s, becoming much better at limiting his mistakes on defence, the lost battles, missed assignments and turnovers that tend to result in Grade A shots against.
Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and Tristan Jarry made 25 saves in his first game for Edmonton, helping the Oilers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl reached a major milestone this week becoming the first German-born player in NHL history to record 1,000 career points.
The Oilers will get a look at Viktor Arvidsson for the first time in a Bruins' sweater on Thursday when his Swedish countryman and previous Nashville & Edmonton teammate Mattias Ekholm plays in his 200th career game with the Blue & Orange.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is among the most valuable players in the NHL in 2025. The total of salary, bonuses, and high-profile endorseme
Oilers vs. Penguins predictions and NHL picks on Tuesday, December 16. Connor McDavid once again leads the charge.