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.

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.

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

Leon Draisaitl makes history by recording his 1,000th career point as part of a four-point effort alongside Connor McDavid in a 6-4 victory over the Penguins on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena

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

What Connor McDavid did on Saturday night for the Edmonton Oilers against the Toronto Maple Leafs doesn't look real. He hit a turbo button that no one else in the NHL has access to. Or put another way, McDavid went into fast forward while everyone else was on regular speed.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and his wife, interior designer Lauren Kyle, are a notable NHL couple. Despite a slight age difference, with Ky