McDavid, who is now back on a point-per-game pace with 13 in 13 after what was an allegedly slow start to his season, was nothing short of brilliant in recording eight shots on goal, three assists and a highlight-reel backhand goal against the Islanders.

Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move one point shy of 1,000 for his career as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 4-3.

In a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the New York Islanders, the Edmonton Oilers leaned on their superstar duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to put on an incredible display. McDavid’s four-point night brought him one point shy of a historic ...