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2024 - 11 - 13

From Near Collapse to McDavid's Milestone: A Wild Oilers Adventure!

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Connor McDavid dazzles with 999 points as Oilers fend off the Isles in a nail-biting OT win!

In a thrilling night for the Edmonton Oilers, captain Connor McDavid showcased his elite skills, racking up a goal and three assists in a heart-stopping 4-3 overtime victory against the New York Islanders. With this performance, McDavid moved just one point shy of an incredible milestone – his 1000th career point! As the puck danced on the ice, fans held their breath in anticipation of witnessing history in the making. Draisaitl, ever the clutch player, sealed the win with his second goal of the game, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

The Oilers came into this matchup looking to maintain the offensive momentum they had established in their previous game against the Vancouver Canucks, where they scored seven goals. It was a test of resilience for the team as they faced an Islanders squad that had struggled to close out games. However, with McDavid leading the charge and Draisaitl stepping up as the game-winner, the Oilers proved that their offense could still strike when needed. The chemistry between these stars was palpable and gave fans exactly what they hoped for in an electrifying matchup.

Edmonton's depth shone through as well, with contributions from various players fueling the team's spirited recovery. The Islanders, who have been battling third-period mishaps, found themselves struggling again as they faced the relentless attack from the Oilers. This win marked an important turning point for Edmonton, showcasing their ability to rise to the occasion and remind everyone why they are contenders in the league.

Looking ahead, Oilers' fans can hardly contain their excitement as McDavid inches closer to that prestigious 1000 mark. The next game is a must-watch, not only for the milestone but also to see if Edmonton can keep up their offensive prowess against tough competition.

Interesting fact: Connor McDavid, who turned professional in 2015, has consistently been a point-per-game player since his rookie season, a testament to his skill and determination. Also, only a handful of players in the NHL have ever reached 1000 points within their first eight seasons, positioning McDavid among the greats of hockey history alright!

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McDavid hits 999 points to save day as Oilers nearly cough up ... (Edmonton Journal)

Edmonton Oilers captain has a goal and three assists in a 4-3 overtime win over New York Islanders, and now has 999 career points.

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McDavid gets 4 points, Oilers recover for OT win against Islanders (NHL.com)

Forward moves 1 shy of 1000; Draisaitl ends it with 2nd of game at 1:52.

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PROJECTED LINEUP: Oilers vs. Islanders (NHL.com)

View the Oilers projected lines, defence pairings & starting goaltender for tonight's meeting with the Islanders at Rogers Place.

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Oilers aim to keep offence rolling against Islanders after Saturday's ... (Globalnews.ca)

While goals have not always been easy to come by this season, the Edmonton Oilers' offence erupted on Saturday and filled their opponents' net seven times.

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Draisaitl, McDavid fuel Oilers' OT victory over Islanders (TSN)

Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move just one point shy of 1000 for ...

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Oilers 4-3 Islanders (13 Nov, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Islanders NHL game from 13 November 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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Alberta hockey player, family talk NHL debut with Edmonton Oilers (Athabasca Advocate)

It was an amazing game,” said Philp of his debut against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 31. “I thought just the energy from all the guys was just so much ...

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Islanders struggling to close out games, tangle with Oilers next (CTV Edmonton)

The New York Islanders' third-period collapse on Saturday night unearthed some familiar questions. Conversely, the Edmonton Oilers' third-period outburst on ...

HockeyBuzz.com - Sean Maloughney - Oilers vs Islanders - Finding ... (Hockeybuzz.com)

The dam broke open for the Edmonton Oilers against the Vancouver Canucks to the tune of a 7-3 victory. Tonight will be an excellent test to see if the goal ...

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Oilers Hope Offensive Breakthrough Continues Against Injury ... (Yahoo Sports)

In came Kris Knoblauch, who in his first game as an NHL head coach led the Oilers to a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on November 13th. The rest was ...

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McDavid on brink of 1000 points after huge performance in Oilers ... (Sportsnet.ca)

With a four-point showing Tuesday in an OT win, Connor McDavid moved within one of the 1000 mark. That makes the Oilers' next game on Thursday must-see TV.

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Draisaitl, McDavid fuel Oilers' 4-3 OT victory over Islanders (Globalnews.ca)

Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move just one point shy of 1000 for ...

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Instant Reaction: Oilers blow third period lead but beat Islanders in ... (Oilers Nation)

This one was a bit of a snoozer until the latter part of the game. After a scoreless first period, the Oilers kicked off the second frame with a power play. It ...

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McDavid reaches 999 points, Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers top ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move just one point shy of 1000 for ...

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Draisaitl's overtime goal lifts Oilers to victory over Islanders (CBS New York)

Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

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Player grades: McDavid, Draisaitl to the rescue as Oilers pull ... (Edmonton Journal)

Edmonton Oilers were the dominant team throughout much of Tuesday night's game vs. New York Islanders, but for the third time in the last five home games ...

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McDavid's 4-point night leaves him one shy of 1000-point milestone (CTV Edmonton)

Connor McDavid is just one point away from writing yet another illustrious chapter in his already storied career.

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Oilers 4-3 Islanders (Nov 12, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Islanders NHL game from November 12, 2024 on ESPN.

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The Day After 16.0: Connor McDavid takes over as Oilers toy with ... (Oilers Nation)

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman and Mattias Ekholm flew over the boards, corralling loose pucks, generating scoring chances, and wearing down the Islanders' ...

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Connor McDavid on brink of 1000 points after huge performance in ... (CityNews Edmonton)

But McDavid? “I wanted to get it over with tonight,” said McDavid, after collecting a goal and three assists in a 4-3 overtime win over the New York Islanders.

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Oilers close out Islanders 4-3 in overtime, Draisaitl scores game ... (Oilers Nation)

The Edmonton Oilers don't always make it easy on themselves, and last...

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Oilers Grab the Win, but Performance Leaves Room for Improvement (Oil On Whyte)

While Connor McDavid shined, the team as a whole revealed some cracks, particularly in maintaining leads and goaltending reliability. One of the glaring issues ...

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Oilers' Arvidsson may miss game against Predators Thursday (CTV News)

Edmonton Oilers forward Viktor Arvidsson may miss the game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday with an undisclosed injury.

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Leon Draisaitl continues his own assault on the Oilers record books (Oil On Whyte)

Connor McDavid might be the best player on the team, but Leon Draisaitl is leaving his own indelible mark on Edmonton Oilers history.

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Oilers just dropped a hilarious new line of player merch (Daily Hive)

The Edmonton Oilers have gone outside the box with a new line of player-focused fan merchandise — and the players themselves are the models.

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Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Skinner, Holland - The Hockey ... (The Hockey Writers)

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, McDavid is close to1000 points, Jeff Skinner is struggling, and Ken Holland hired by the NHL.

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In the face of criticism, some praise of Edmonton Oilers' elder ... (Edmonton Journal)

Sharing the spotlight at least to a degree was the brilliant Leon Draisaitl, who solved Ilya Sorokin not once but twice, the latter being Drai's third overtime ...

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McDavid taking fast track to 1000 points with Oilers (NHL.com)

He has 999 points (340 goals, 659 assists) in 658 NHL games, and of the 98 players who have reached the 1,000-point plateau, only Wayne Gretzky (424), Mario ...

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Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers are so back, and Connor ... (Oilers Nation)

No, of course not. This week, I talked about Connor McDavid being one point away from 1000, Viktor Arvidsson being banged up, my excitement for the Tyson/Paul ...

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Collects helper Tuesday (CBSSports.com)

Nugent-Hopkins has a helper in each of the last two games, but he's now gone eight contests without a goal while picking up just three assists in that span. The ...

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