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In tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid threw a elbow out to connect with Marcus Johansson's head, which will likely lead to discipline from Player Safety.

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Connor McDavid scored the game's lone goal and Stuart Skinner provided a shutout to power the host Edmonton Oilers to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse picked up assists as McDavid scored on his 28th birthday.

"Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for slew-footing Edmonton's Connor McDavid," the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on X on Tuesday. More NHL: Flames' Rasmus Andersson Throws Shade at Oilers, Canucks While Discussing Potential Trade Rumors

The inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 14th, and the rosters for Team East and Team West are officially set.

Bob Catalde and his family watched Connor McDavid grow from a 15-year hockey phenom for the Erie Otters to become the NHL's premiere player. They're looking forward to his brief return to town.

The NHL Department of Player Safety fined Adrian Kempe for an incident with Connor McDavid in the third period of Monday's Kings and Oilers game.

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL’s career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 5-3.

Saturday night brings an All-Canadian matchup that sees division rivals go to battle as the Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada. This is the second game between the Ca

OHL partnered with Drive Hocket to bring Smart Arena Tech to the inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game.