Connor McDavid continues to assert his dominance in the NHL. By registering a goal and an assist on Thursday night, he extends his point streak to 17 games.
The Edmonton Oilers overcame an early deficit to hand the Winnipeg Jets their 11th straight loss. The 4-3 win on Thursday was just another nail in the coffin of the Jets’ season. McDavid’s streak now matches his career high, with 41 points. He now has 29 goals and 48 assists for 77 points in 44 games this season. The Oilers star forward has consistently made an impact on the ice, demonstrating why he remains one of the league’s most closely watched players.
Edmonton’s comeback doesn’t happen without key contributions from Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, and Vasily Podkolzin. Hyman tied the game at 3-3 after a Winnipeg turnover. Bouchard scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and added an assist. Goaltender Calvin Pickard made 13 saves, keeping the Oilers in contention despite early pressure. Oilers’ head coach Kris Knoblauch praised the team’s resilience, noting the ability to remain composed and push for critical goals even when down 3-1.
McDavid Impressive and The Jets Not So Much
Connor McDavid continues to show why he’s one of the NHL’s best. His 17-game run with points keeps him a constant threat on the ice and a major reason the Oilers remain strong in the playoff race. As of Friday morning, the Oilers are tied with the Vegas Golden Knights for first in the Pacific Division with 50 points.
For the Jets, Kyle Connor scored and assisted, while Mark Scheifele added two assists. The Jets’ defensive lapses and mental fatigue contributed to their ongoing slump. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck faced 26 shots, and the team’s 11-game losing streak now represents their longest since relocating from Atlanta before the 2011-12 season. Coach Scott Arniel emphasized the team’s need for mental focus and execution, acknowledging the challenge of reversing such a streak.
