The NHL features key matchups including Crosby aiming for a 9-game point streak and a 7th straight win for the Penguins, McDavid seeking a career-high 18-game point streak, and Toronto's Matthews on a scoring hot streak, with division battles and potential season debuts across the schedule.
Connor McDavid aims to reach 150 points in a calendar year as the Oilers face the Jets; the Sabres seek their ninth straight win against the Blues; Celebrini continues to impress for Team Canada; the Avalanche look to extend their winning streak against the Kings; and Ovechkin aims to add to his goal total in a busy NHL schedule.
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are optimistic about their upcoming schedule, which features 13 of 18 games at home, providing a strong opportunity to improve their standing in the Pacific Division and make a playoff push after a successful run before the holiday break.
The NHL features nine games with key matchups including the Wild aiming for an eighth straight win against the Avalanche, Crosby chasing the Penguins' all-time scoring record, and McDavid extending his point streak for the Oilers, among other notable player performances and schedule highlights.
Sidney Crosby is close to surpassing Mario Lemieux for the most points in Penguins history against Connor McDavid and the Oilers in a key upcoming game, while other notable NHL matchups include MacKinnon's streak, Guenther's goal record attempt, and Hughes' debut with the Wild.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed their captain Connor McDavid to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million annually, recognizing his outstanding performance and leadership as he continues to be a key player in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
The article discusses NHL trade and contract rumors, highlighting Jonathan Toews' decision to join the Winnipeg Jets, the Dallas Stars' approach to Jason Robertson, Connor McDavid's contract negotiations with the Edmonton Oilers, Mitch Marner's potential short-term deal, and ongoing negotiations involving John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with other league updates.
The Dallas Stars face a tough series against the Edmonton Oilers, suffering a 6-1 loss in Game 3, with ongoing scoring struggles, defensive lapses, and key injuries impacting their chances of advancing in the playoffs.
Connor McDavid wins the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award for the third time, while Erik Karlsson claims his third Norris Trophy. Linus Ullmark wins the Vezina Trophy, Patrice Bergeron wins his sixth Selke Trophy, and Matty Beniers wins the Calder Trophy. Jim Montgomery wins the Jack Adams Award, Anze Kopitar wins the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, Kris Letang wins the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and Mikael Backlund wins the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.