However, the 2024-25 season was the most unusual of his Edmonton Oilers career. McDavid’s consistent brilliance is a rare thing in the NHL, especially since his peak performance is at the outer marker of excellence. For his generation, he sets the bar annually.

The Edmonton Oilers closed out their season in San Jose with an easy 3–0 win over the Sharks, resting stars and staying healthy before their fourth consecutive playoff series against the Kings. But it was one play in the opening period,

The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Even with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl missing time with injury, the Oilers have clinched their spot.