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.

I wish we played them two or three weeks ago when they were struggling,” joked Marco Sturm about facing the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

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 captain Connor McDavid is among the most valuable players in the NHL in 2025. The total of salary, bonuses, and high-profile endorseme

Edmonton left Pittsburgh Tuesday night with a 6–4 win, and it didn’t feel like a throwaway result. Leon Draisaitl hit 1,000 points. Connor McDavid had one of those nights where the numbers pile up.

Oilers vs. Penguins predictions and NHL picks on Tuesday, December 16. Connor McDavid once again leads the charge.