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McDavid scores to reach 1,000 points, adds OT assist in Oilers' 3-2 win over Predators

Connor McDavid hits 1,000 career points

On the milestone goal, McDavid took a pass from Leon Draisaitl on a 2-on-1 break and beat goalie Scott Wedgewood with a shot to the near post to tie it at 1. In overtime, he set up Nurse's goal with a backhand pass.

The 27-year-old McDavid reached 1,000 in his 659th game. Wayne Gretzky was the fastest at 424 games, followed by Mario Lemieux at 513 and Mike Bossy at 656.

McDavid has 341 goals and 660 assists. He’s the 99th NHL player to reach 1,000 points.

Nurse put the Oilers ahead at 5:30 of the second with his first goal of the season. Calvin Pickard stopped 21 shots to help Edmonton win its third straight game.

Cole Smith tied it for Nashville on a breakaway with 1:48 left in regulation.

Michael McCarron scored for Nashville at 8:22 of the first. The Predators opened a five-game trip Monday with a 3-2 overtime loss to Colorado.

Takeaways Predators: Defenseman Roman Josi picked up his 11th assist and has 12 points. He's two points shy of 700 in his NHL career.

Oilers: McDavid extended his points streak against Nashville to 15 games, with 10 goals and 36 points over that span.

Key moment With the teams playing four players per side in the second, Draisaitl fed McDavid on a 2-on-1 break and he ripped a one-timer past Wedgewood.

Key stat McDavid took only 58 games to go from 900 to 1,000 points.

Up next The Predators have an Alberta back-to-back, facing Edmonton on Thursday night and Calgary on Friday night. The Oilers are at Toronto on Saturday night to open a three-game trip.

Regular Season Series

EDM wins series 3-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 8:22 Michael McCarron Goal (2) Tip-In, assists: Roman Josi (11)
Goal 2nd Period 2:44 Connor McDavid Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: Leon Draisaitl (9), Darnell Nurse (7)
Goal 2nd Period 5:30 Darnell Nurse Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Brett Kulak (3), Mattias Janmark (6)
Goal 3rd Period 17:12 Cole Smith Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Zachary L'Heureux (3), Jeremy Lauzon (1)
Goal 4th Period 2:33 Darnell Nurse Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Connor McDavid (13), Leon Draisaitl (10)

Statistics

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7 Blocked Shots 12
19 Hits 15
5 Takeaways 4
22 Shots 34
0 Power Play Goals 0
2 Power Play Opportunities 4
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
30 Faceoffs Won 27
52.6 Faceoff Win Percent 47.4
21 Giveaways 19
4 Total Penalties 2
8 Penalty Minutes 4

Game Information

Rogers Place

Location: Edmonton, AB
Attendance: 18,347 | Capacity:

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 16 3 32 0
Minnesota 13 3 29 3
Dallas 12 6 24 0
Colorado 11 9 22 0
St. Louis 9 11 19 1
Utah 7 9 17 3
Chicago 7 12 15 1
Nashville 6 11 15 3

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 12 6 26 2
Calgary 11 6 25 3
Los Angeles 10 7 23 3
Edmonton 10 9 22 2
Vancouver 9 6 21 3
Seattle 10 9 21 1
Anaheim 8 8 18 2
San Jose 6 11 17 5
Full Standings