Nugent-Hopkins was the first of Edmonton's current leadership core to arrive and set the standard in the Oilers locker room during his rookie season in 2011, before being joined by Darnell Nurse the following year and eventually, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, who've helped him build a winning culture.

Connor McDavid brings a career-high 18-game points streak into Monday night as he leads the Edmonton Oilers (22-16-7, 51 points) into the United Center to take on the hot Chicago Blackhawks (19-19-7,

After losing to Calgary on Monday, the Dallas Stars continue their Alberta road trip by visiting the Edmonton Oilers. The Edmonton Oilers’ four game road trip comes to an end this afternoon when they face off against the NHL’s worst team in Columbus.

The Nashville Predators lost 6-2 to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Jan. 6. Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick.