McDavid’s Masterclass Secures Oilers Playoff Spot in Style
Alright, let’s talk about an electric night in Edmonton — because Connor McDavid just reminded everyone exactly why he's the best in the world.
So, here’s the scene: Friday night at Rogers Place, the Oilers are facing the San Jose Sharks. Stakes? Huge. Edmonton’s playoff hopes are on the line, and all eyes are on McDavid in just his second game back from injury. And boy, did he deliver.
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McDavid racked up four assists — yeah, four — guiding the Oilers to a 4-2 victory and officially clinching a playoff berth. That’s not just leadership, that’s artistry on ice. The guy was involved in almost everything the Oilers did right out there. In fact, over his last two games, he’s assisted on seven of the team’s last eight goals. Missed eight games, comes back, and instantly dominates? That’s not normal. That’s elite.
Corey Perry scored the go-ahead goal in the third, and Edmonton never looked back after that. Evan Bouchard and Ty Emberson both capitalized on McDavid setups early on, and Connor Brown sealed it with an empty netter in the final minute. And let’s not forget goalie Calvin Pickard, who quietly held it down with 23 solid saves.
What’s even crazier is that McDavid just passed Wayne Gretzky — yes, that Gretzky — for the most game-opening goals assisted on in Oilers history. He also became only the fourth player ever to have five straight 70-assist seasons. The others? Legends: Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and Adam Oates. And he joins an even more exclusive club with Gretzky and Lemieux for seven such seasons. That’s iconic company.
Meanwhile, San Jose’s losing streak stretches to eight games, though you’ve got to give credit to their fight. Will Smith extended his own goal streak to four games, and Henry Thrun tied it up in the second period before Edmonton pulled away. Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky pointed out how his team keeps battling, no matter the record. And honestly? You could see that.
Now with the Oilers locked into a playoff spot — currently third in the Pacific, just two points behind the Kings — the focus shifts to how deep this team can go. Head coach Kris Knoblauch acknowledged the grind of the NHL season, especially after last year’s long playoff run, but made it clear: this team’s not done yet. There’s a fire, and it’s only getting hotter.
So, yeah — if you’re looking for signs the Oilers are gearing up for another deep run, McDavid just gave you four of them.
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