Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been making history throughout his entire career, and he's continuing to do so in his 10th NHL season. As of Tuesday, McDavid, 27, has 995 points (339 goals,

Up on the plains of Alberta, they are waiting for history and it nearly came on Tuesday night. Specifically, they are waiting to see Connor McDavid reach 1,000 points — and become the fastest player to do so since Canadian teams were winning Stanley Cups regularly.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid offered encouraging news on his recovery from an ankle injury sustained last week against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Initially expected to miss two to three weeks, McDavid’s return now appears likely sooner, although he's probably going to remain out through this week.