Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is facing an NHL hearing after a cross-check occurred during a team game against Vancouver.

Fair to say that McDavid, who turns 28 today, has lived up to the hype that preceded him. He belongs in that small class of Canadian hockey superheroes who were already national celebrities by 16: among them Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, Eric Lindros, Sidney Crosby.

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NHL insider Greg Wyshynski recently discussed how he is not sure that Connor McDavid will re-sign with the Edmonton Oilers next summer. The Edmonton Oilers secured half of their superstar duo last year when they signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension that kicks in next season.

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Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild, passing Jari Kurri for second all-time in points in Edmonton history.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid moved into second all-time in points in team history after a three-point performance in the Oilers win over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday.

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.