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Oilers’ Connor McDavid plays in 800th NHL game

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid hit the ice for his 800th career NHL game Tuesday night, becoming the seventh player in franchise history to reach the mark. He trails only Glenn Anderson, Mark Messier, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Smyth, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:45 AM
Oilers’ Connor McDavid plays in 800th NHL game
Key Things to Know
  • Connor McDavid skated in his 800th career NHL game with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
  • McDavid is the seventh player in Oilers franchise history to reach the 800-game milestone.
  • His 1,233 points entering the game rank third in NHL history through 800 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid played in his 800th career NHL game on Tuesday night. The milestone makes the 12th-year forward the seventh player in franchise history to reach the mark. He entered the contest with 1,233 career points, ranking third in NHL history through 800 games behind only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.

McDavid is currently fifth in franchise goals with 412, sitting six away from passing Glenn Anderson for fourth place. He is also just 19 points away from overtaking Gretzky for the franchise lead in power-play points and needs 67 points to reach 1,300 career points.

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