ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor McDavid continues setting data and shifting up scoring lists.
McDavid had two targets and an help within the Edmonton Oilers‘ 5-3 win towards the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday evening, passing Jari Kurri for second in profession factors in Edmonton historical past. McDavid, a three-time Hart Trophy winner for league MVP and five-time scoring champion, has 1,044 factors in his 10-year profession and trails solely Wayne Gretzky on the franchise record.
Kurri had 1,043 factors in his 10 years with the Oilers, enjoying on a line with Gretzky for a lot of it. Gretzky, the NHL’s main profession scorer, had 1,669 factors in 9 seasons in Edmonton.
“Fairly a exceptional feat,” Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch stated. “For him to go up the scoring record as shortly as he has, and inside a corporation that has had so many important gamers. I’ve seen so many exceptional issues from him. He is an amazing participant and nice teammate. I stated I would not be shocked anymore simply because he surprises you so usually over these years, but it surely’s a pleasant feat for him and the blokes are very pleased with him.”
McDavid’s second aim was of the spotlight selection. He shot the puck from a tricky angle, lifting it over Minnesota goalie Filip Gustavsson with out a lot room.
McDavid did not communicate to reporters after the sport. He was concerned in a collision with Minnesota ahead Marcus Johansson within the second interval during which McDavid’s elbow hit Johansson within the face. There was no penalty referred to as, but it surely drew the ire of the Wild.
