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Oilers edge Knights in OT after Connor McDavid hits assists milestone
Evan Bouchard scored the overtime winner as Edmonton strengthened its hold on second place in the Pacific Division; McDavid reached 800 assists in 785 games.
- Evan Bouchard scored at 3:10 of overtime Thursday to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in a playoff-implications game.
- The victory extended Edmonton's second-place lead in the Pacific Division to two points over the Golden Knights, who hold third place as both teams jostle for playoff positioning.
- Edmonton captain Connor McDavid reached 800 career assists, becoming the third-fastest player in league history to reach that milestone in his 785th game, trailing only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux .
- Vegas captain Mark Stone ended his post-Olympics goal-less skid by scoring twice for his 32nd career multi-goal game, while goaltender Adin Hill made 25 saves for the Golden Knights.
- The teams could meet in the first round of the playoffs this year if standings hold, with their final regular-season game scheduled for April 4 at Rogers Place.
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Bouchard scores in overtime as Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-3
Evan Bouchard scored at 3:10 of overtime shortly after Edmonton killed off a Vegas penalty and the Oilers defeated the Golden Knights 4-3 in a game with playoff implications.
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Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes third-fastest player to record 800 assists - Daily Faceoff
Connor McDavid recorded his 800th career NHL assist during Thursday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights, achieving the feat in his 785th regular-season game and becoming the third-fastest player in NHL history to hit the 800-assist mark. Connor McDavid (785 GP) became the third-fastest player in @NHL history to record 800 career assists, behind Wayne Gretzky (527 GP) and Mario Lemieux (661 GP). #NHLStats Watch now in 🇺�…
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