Connor McDavid continues to climb the ranks. In picking up a trio of points in Wednesday’s 5-3 road win over the Minnesota Wild, the Edmonton Oilers captain pushed his career point total to 1,044 and surpassed legendary forward Jari Kurri for second place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list.

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And then there was one. A two-goal, three-point performance from Connor McDavid Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild propelled Connor McDavid to second all-time in scoring in the Edmonton Oilers’ record books.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists.

Vasily Podkolzin has been a great addition to the Oilers. Stan Bowman moved a fourth-round pick for the Russian forward, but it could be the Oilers best trade before the end of the season.

Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 for their seventh win in eight games.

McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all-time in points in Edmonton history.

Raymond registered his third career four-point game to help the Red Wings move within two points of the final Wild Card spot in the East. Detroit, which is pushing towards its first postseason appearance since 2015-16,

Just as Connor McDavid is set to return from his three-game suspension to the Edmonton Oilers line-up against Seattle Monday night, hockey’s most venerated commentator Don Cherry has weighed in to condemn the various unpenalized holds and grips Vancouver’s Conor Garland used on McDavid, provoking McDavid to lash pack.

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The Colorado Avalanche have made a major deal involving two other teams. The Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks are also involved and the trade reportedly involves Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas,