Even with McDavid's impressive accomplishment, the Blackhawks have a rich history that he wouldn't have topped yet.

The NHL Department of Player Safety laid down the gavel on Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe on Tuesday. Kempe slew-footed Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid in the third period of the Oilers' 1-0 victory on Monday.

Bob Catalde and his family watched Connor McDavid grow from a 15-year hockey phenom for the Erie Otters to become the NHL's premiere player. They're looking forward to his brief return to town.

Fair to say that McDavid, who turns 28 today, has lived up to the hype that preceded him. He belongs in that small class of Canadian hockey superheroes who were already national celebrities by 16: among them Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, Eric Lindros, Sidney Crosby.

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL’s career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 5-3.

Connor McDavid was asked about the Edmonton Oilers’ constant line juggling amidst solid of wins. The team is playing well, but questionable in their approach is how much the team, specifically head coach Kris Knoblauch,

Thanks to his performance against the Oilers, he moved up to ninth in NHL history with 1,643 points (604 goals, 1,309 assists), passing another Canadian icon, Joe Sakic (1,641 points). Next up for Crosby is Mario Lemieux (1,723) in eighth place.

Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid praised the OHL as one of the best platforms for raising and developing young hockey talent.

Next month, that goal already having come to fruition more than a decade ago, McDavid’s dream will reach the next level. At that time, mentor and student will be teammates at the 4 Nations Face-Off from February 12-20,

The Penguins got the best of the Oilers through sheer hard work and smart defensive strategy — and a little star power from both teams.

A four-goal third period propelled the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Wolves on Wednesday at Van Andel Arena.

Department of Player Safety announced that Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe has been fined $5,000 the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement for slew-footing Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid during Monday night’s contest.