Oilers winger Zach Hyman has been nearly as automatic, hitting the scoresheet in 13 of his past 17 games for 21 total points. Skating alongside McDavid on the top line and the No. 1 power-play unit, the duo has connected for an eye-popping 6.68 goals per 60 this season.

The Islanders are coming off a 5-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night, which marked their first regulation loss in five games. Emil Heineman, Anthony Duclair, Kyle MacLean and Matthew Schaefer all potted goals, while Ilya Sorokin made 17 saves on Winnipeg’s 22 shots in the loss.

The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at Rogers Place with history firmly on their side. The Oilers have dominated the Islanders at home for nearly tw

Connor Ingram didn’t ask, he TOLD the Edmonton Oilers he was staying. Short of putting a horse’s head in Stan Bowman’s bed, Godfather style, he made them an offer they couldn’t refuse.

Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading 5th shutout, and Anthony Duclair converted the only Islander power play for the only goal of the game as the Isles completed a season sweep of the Edmonton Oilers and earned only their 5th win in Northern Alberta in the last four decades with a 1-0 victory before a crowd of 18,144 at Rogers Place.

The Edmonton Oilers threw everything at the New York Islanders on Thursday night, but couldn't find a way past Ilya Sorokin.

The Edmonton Oilers returned home following a quick two-game road trip, to take on the New York Islanders. After celebrating captain Connor McDavid’s 29th birthday in Nashville, the Oilers seemingly brought some of that mild southern weather home with them.

The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders after Zach Hyman's two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Oilers' 4-3 overtime loss

Connor McDavid will aim to extend his point streak while also trying to get his team back in the win column when the Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders on Thursday.