The Washington Capitals open a five-game road trip when they visit the Connor McDavid-less Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Connor McDavid versus Alex Ovechkin is supposed to be a marquee game of the entire season. The superstar Russian, coming into Wayne Gretzky territory to track down the Great One’s all-time goal-scoring record,

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch shared his thoughts after Connor McDavid accomplished a remarkable feat on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild.

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Connor McDavid has now reached 1,044 career points with the Edmonton Oilers, passing Jari Kurri for second place in team history. Wayne Gretzky holds the franchise record with 1,669 points.

There are plenty of bizarre Paul Bissonnette moments circulating on the internet, and “Biz Nasty” added another clip to that collection Wednesday night. The NHL on TNT crew talked to Edmonton ...

Even with McDavid's impressive accomplishment, the Blackhawks have a rich history that he wouldn't have topped yet.

The only two Oilers who have scored more points than him are Jari Kurri and some guy named Wayne Gretzky. Connor McDavid could pass Kurri for second on the Oilers' all-time points list tonight ...

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 center Connor McDavid moved up the franchise's all-time points list in Wednesday night's road matchup against the Minnesota Wild.

The win Saturday was another example of how far the Capitals have come. Although Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal -- leaving him with 874 and 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 -- Washington demonstrated its improved depth and controlled play almost from start to finish.