Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid continues to climb Oilers history.
McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers’ 5-3 win over The Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, passing Jarri Kurri for second in Edmonton history with 1,044 points.
The Oilers’ all-time scoring leader is Wayne Gretzky, who scored an incredible 1,669 points in nine seasons with the team.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS REPORTS ON FOXNEWS.COM
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, #97, scores a goal past Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Louis. Paul, Minnesota. (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 needs to pass Gretzky.
After two first-period power-play goals by the Wild, McDavid took the puck at center ice after a turnover and started a passing play that led to Zach Hyman’s goal to cut 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.
Wildcat forward Ryan Hartman put Minnesota back on top 3-2 early in the second period on a quick goal from scrimmage. The Oilers responded once more, when Nugent-Hopkins tipped over a shot by defenseman Ty Emberson to tie the game at 3-3.
The Oilers took the lead in the third period when Vasilij 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.
PENGUINS WAIVE ALL-STAR GOALKEEPER FOR 18 MONTHS OF BIG CONTRACT
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, #97, controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. (Nick Wosika-Imagn Pictures)
Then McDavid, as usual, did some magic.
On a 2-on-1 entering the offensive zone, McDavid deftly took a shot around a sliding defender, then took a sharp-angle shot from the tight end and covered it. McDavid’s second goal not only sealed the game, putting the Oilers up 5-3, but was also 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.
“Pretty remarkable feat. For him to move up the scoring charts as quickly as he did, and within an organization that had so many great players. I’ve seen so many remarkable things from him. He’s a great player and a great teammate. I said more I wouldn’t be surprised just because he surprises you so often these years, but it’s a nice feat for him and the guys are very proud of him,” Knoblauch said.
The Oilers have now won seven of their last eight games with a comeback victory over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, #97, drives the net before scoring his second goal of the night against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. (Nick Wosika-Imagn Pictures)
The star center has 19 goals and 43 assists in 41 games played this season, and has continued to be the driving force behind the Oilers’ success.
The Oilers are 28-13-3, second in the Pacific Division and in a playoff spot.
Their next match is a heavyweight match against Colorado Avalanche on the road Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Follow Fox News Digital’s sports broadcast on Xand subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
