Connor McDavid recorded two goals, including his 400th NHL career goal, to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center on Tuesday. With the performance, McDavid became the third-fastest player in league history to reach 1,200 points, accomplishing the feat in 784 games, behind only Wayne Gretzky (504) and Mario Lemieux (593). He also joined an elite group as the 115th player in NHL history and 15th active to score at least 400 goals, becoming the fifth Oilers player to reach that milestone.
Reflecting on his achievements, McDavid emphasized his gratitude for playing alongside talented teammates. “I’m fortunate to have played with some really great players, I think that’s the main thing,” he said. “Obviously these milestones are just a nice time to reflect and just be very grateful to have played with so many great players.” Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch highlighted McDavid’s determination and skill, noting that he consistently drives to the net and is willing to pay the price to score.
Game highlights and key plays
Jack Roslovic added two goals for Edmonton, while Evan Bouchard contributed three assists as the Oilers improved to 35-28-9, winning three of their last five outings. Tristan Jarry stopped 16 shots in net. McDavid’s second goal of the game, into an empty net late in the third period, marked his fifth 40-goal season and placed him ahead of Glenn Anderson for the fourth-most 40-goal seasons in Oilers history.
Utah opened the scoring when Alex Kerfoot deflected a shot past Jarry, but Roslovic tied the game 1-1 with a wrist shot, assisted by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who reached 800 NHL points. The second period saw an intense exchange of three goals in 43 seconds. Matt Savoie scored short-handed for Edmonton, followed by a power-play goal from Lawson Crouse for Utah. McDavid then restored the Oilers’ lead with a goal from the edge of the circle, and Roslovic added another to make it 4-2.
Playoff implications and team performance
Edmonton sits second in the Pacific Division, five points behind the Anaheim Ducks and one ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights. Coach Knoblauch praised his team’s five-on-five play and emphasized the need to maintain playoff-level effort, especially during Leon Draisaitl’s absence. Roslovic noted that each win is a step toward building momentum, while McDavid stressed his ongoing focus on taking pucks to the net and improving goal-scoring consistency.
Utah, meanwhile, remained the top Western Conference wild card but fell three points ahead of the Nashville Predators. Coach Andre Tourigny admitted the Mammoth struggled with aggression and puck control, especially in the third period, and expressed disappointment in the team’s effort. Barrett Hayton left the game early with an upper-body injury, with further exams scheduled to determine the severity.