What Happened
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is scheduled to skate in his 800th career NHL game on Tuesday when the Oilers face the Los Angeles Kings, closing out a three-game California road trip. The Oilers have spent eight days on the road but have played only a few games, with brief flights between Los Angeles/Anaheim and San Jose. Edmonton enters the game as the only team in the NHL without a regulation loss.
Key Details
- McDavid's 800th career game comes Tuesday against the Kings.
- Edmonton is finishing a three-game road trip through California.
- The Oilers have been on the road eight days but have played few games.
- Edmonton is the only NHL team without a regulation loss.
- Coach Mike Babcock said the trip would be better in January or February.
What It Means
McDavid reaching 800 games highlights his durability and central role in Edmonton. The Oilers' unusual early schedule has created long stretches without games, which Babcock acknowledged can disrupt rhythm. Despite the sparse playing time, Edmonton has avoided a regulation loss, and a win Tuesday would complete a sweep of the California trip.
What's Next
Edmonton will look to finish the road trip with a win and maintain its regulation-loss-free record. The team will then return home after eight days in California.