Hold onto your hats, hockey fans, because Connor McDavid just made history—again. In a thrilling showdown on Thursday night, McDavid notched his 13th career hat trick, tying the legendary Mark Messier for fourth place in Edmonton Oilers history. But here’s where it gets even more impressive: he didn’t stop there. McDavid also added an assist, capping off a dominant performance as the Oilers crushed the Seattle Kraken 9-4. And this is the part most people miss: McDavid’s hat trick wasn’t just a personal milestone—it was a masterclass in precision and timing, with two of his goals coming on power plays that left the Kraken defense scrambling.**
McDavid kicked things off at 7:17 in the first period, setting the tone for what would become a lopsided victory. He struck again at 6:14 in the second, extending the Oilers’ lead to 5-2, and sealed the deal with his third goal at 6:59 in the third. With 14 goals this season, he’s proving once again why he’s considered one of the game’s all-time greats. But McDavid wasn’t the only Oilers star shining bright. Leon Draisaitl had a four-point night, scoring his 16th goal and adding three assists, including a power-play goal set up by—you guessed it—McDavid himself.
The Oilers’ depth was on full display, with Matt Savoie scoring twice and Vasily Podkolzin, Zach Hyman, and Mattias Janmark each finding the back of the net. Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins were playmakers extraordinaire, each tallying three assists, while Calvin Pickard stood tall in net with 28 saves. The win improves the Oilers’ record to 12-11-5, giving them momentum after winning two of their last three games.
For the Kraken, it was a night to forget. Eeli Tolvanen, Frederick Gaudreau, Jared McCann, and Jani Nyman managed to score, but it wasn’t nearly enough to keep pace with Edmonton’s offensive onslaught. Seattle has now lost four straight, dropping to 11-8-6. Goalie Joey Daccord had a rough outing, allowing five goals on just 14 shots before being pulled early in the second period in favor of Philipp Grubauer, who made 14 saves of his own.
But here’s the controversial question: Is Connor McDavid’s dominance making the Oilers too reliant on his brilliance, or is he simply elevating the entire team to new heights? Let us know what you think in the comments below. One thing’s for sure—when McDavid’s on the ice, history is never far behind.
