With the NHL’s salary cap projected to rise significantly over the next three seasons, speculation is already swirling about what Connor McDavid’s next contract could look like.

This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through December. It was a slight increase in usage compared to the same period in the previous season. That’s a lot of hockey, which brings worry over fatigue and lower performance levels as the team chugs toward the postseason.

Connor McDavid returned to the Edmonton Oilers lineup against the Seattle Kraken after serving a three-game suspension for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the helmet Jan. 18.

The Edmonton Oilers secured a 3-2 OT victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night and the hero came from an unlikely source.

Connor McDavid and Corey Perry scored in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 for their third straight win.

The Edmonton Oilers travelled to St. Louis to battle the Blues on Tuesday (Feb. 4). This game saw the Oilers defeat the Blues 3-2 in overtime. Despite the low score, this was a fast-paced, entertaining game with some quality scoring chances,

Connor McDavid set up Zach Hyman in overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday night. Hyman redirected McDavid’s pass for the power-play goal at 1:36. It was Hyman’s 19th goal and McDavid’s 49th assist of the season.

The Edmonton Oilers had a 3-1 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks and nearly let the game slip away on Wednesday night. Chicago battled back to tie the game with only eight minutes left.

The Edmonton Oilers got back to their winning ways on Tuesday (Feb. 4), defeating the host St. Louis Blues by a score of 3-2 at Enterprise Center. Connor Brown scored at 2:33 of overtime to cap off Edmonton’s come-from-behind triumph.