Oilers winger Zach Hyman has been nearly as automatic, hitting the scoresheet in 13 of his past 17 games for 21 total points. Skating alongside McDavid on the top line and the No. 1 power-play unit, the duo has connected for an eye-popping 6.68 goals per 60 this season.

Earlier this season, forward Adam Henrique became the first player to reach 1,000 NHL games as a member of the Oilers, but the bulk of his career was spent with the New Jersey Devils (455 games) and Anaheim Ducks (435).

The Edmonton Oilers will hold a ceremony on Sunday ahead of their game against the St. Louis Blues to honour Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 1,000th NHL game. The 32-year-old will reach the milestone Sunday, where he’s set to become the first player in franchise history to play all 1,

Kasperi Kapanen and Jack Roslovic had two goals each in a six-goal second period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-0 blowout victory on Saturday over the host Vancouver Canucks, who are still looking for their first win of 2026.

EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday they will honour their longest-tenured player and alternate captain Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for reaching the 1,000 NHL games milestone with a special pre-game ceremony on Sunday, January 18, when the team hosts the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Place.

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