Oilers, Connor McDavid and Blackhawks
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Edmonton's recent winning streak is fueled by Connor McDavid's unwavering calm and confidence, a trait honed by his father's guidance. Despite personal accolades and a 19-game point streak, McDavid remains focused on team success and the Stanley Cup,
McDavid has led Edmonton to the Stanley Cup Final the past two seasons, losing to the Florida Panthers each time. The Oilers (22-16-7) struggled to gain traction at the start of the season but now trail the Vegas Golden Knights (21-11-2) by three points for first place in the Pacific Division.
Connor McDavid downplays his career-high 18-game point streak after the Oilers suffer a frustrating shootout loss to the rival Kings.
Connor McDavid achieved a significant milestone, recording his 10th career 50-assist season to surpass Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri for the most in Edmonton Oilers history. This accomplishment, achieved in a 4-1 win over the Blackhawks,
In 2025, McDavid’s career experienced another key moment with a contract extension that kept him in Edmonton under a short-term deal. McDavid signed a two-year, $25 million contract that begins in 2026-27, giving the Oilers cap room to chase a title.
Connor Bedard was bit by the Chicago Blackhawks’ bug just minutes before puck drop, causing a disruption in a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
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4 takeaways from Oilers’ 4-1 win against Blackhawks
Evan Bouchard scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the host Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 4-1 at United Center on Monday (Jan. 12) night. Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman also tallied for Edmonton.