Connor McDavid’s beautiful play set up a free tap-in for Zach Hyman. This was the second night in a row that McDavid’s beautiful feet set up a game-winner in overtime. One night prior, he set up Connor Brown to beat the St.

This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through December. It was a slight increase in usage compared to the same period in the previous season. That’s a lot of hockey, which brings worry over fatigue and lower performance levels as the team chugs toward the postseason.