In recent NHL action, several players faced injuries or returns to their teams. Brock McGinn of the Anaheim Ducks left his game early, while Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres made a comeback after battling back spasms.

Other notable mentions include Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers, who was assisted off the ice but returned, and Patrik Laine of the Montreal Canadiens, who did not return after taking hits. Additionally, the Minnesota Wild activated Yakov Trenin from IR, while several players across teams dealt with various injuries.

In the latest NHL updates, several teams are managing player injuries. Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton participated in a morning skate, while Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot is sidelined for the remainder of the road trip. The Red Wings also placed Patrick Kane on injured reserve retroactively.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild have placed Mats Zuccarello on long-term injured reserve, and multiple players including Jonas Brodin are on the injured list. The Montreal Canadiens activated Patrik Laine but placed Carey Price on LTIR.

Other teams are also facing injury challenges, with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs reporting progress on their players' recoveries. The Vancouver Canucks will be without Filip Hronek for eight weeks due to a lower-body procedure.

Connor McDavid has etched his name in NHL history by scoring his 1,000th career point during a game against the Nashville Predators, where the Edmonton Oilers triumphed 3-2. McDavid's milestone goal came off a pass from Leon Draisaitl, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach this mark.

With this achievement, McDavid joins an elite group of players and reflects on his journey, expressing gratitude for the support from fans and teammates. His performance continues to raise questions about the possibility of reaching 2,000 career points.

Darnell Nurse shone with two goals and an assist, while Connor McDavid celebrated his 1,000th career point in the Edmonton Oilers' thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators.

McDavid's milestone was marked by a backhand pass to Nurse, who scored the game-winner. Leon Draisaitl contributed with two assists, extending his dominance over the Predators, as Edmonton secured their third consecutive victory.

Despite the loss, Nashville's Roman Josi continued to impress with his playmaking skills, inching closer to 700 career points.

Darnell Nurse's standout performance with two goals and an assist led the Edmonton Oilers to a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators, marking their third consecutive win.

Connor McDavid reached a significant career milestone, scoring his 1,000th point with a goal and an assist, while Leon Draisaitl contributed two assists. The Oilers have dominated the Predators, earning points in 16 of their last 17 encounters.

Despite the loss, Nashville's Roman Josi continues to impress, nearing 700 career points.