Connor McDavid celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period, his 1000th NHL point - Source: Imagn
The atmosphere was electric at Rogers Place as Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers took on the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. McDavid entered the game with 999 career points, one shy of the illustrious 1,000-point milestone.
Oilers fans were buzzing with anticipation, hoping their captain would reach the mark on home ice. McDavid didn't disappoint.
In the second period, he buried a wrist shot from the slot to hit the 1,000-point mark, becoming the fourth fastest player in NHL history and the 99th overall to do so. McDavid also added another point with a game-winning assist in overtime, pushing his career total to 1,001 points in 659 games.
After the Oilers emerged victorious with a 3-2 overtime win, McDavid struggled to hold back tears in front of the home crowd.
