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.

Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move one point shy of 1,000 for his career as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 4-3.

In a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the New York Islanders, the Edmonton Oilers leaned on their superstar duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to put on an incredible display. McDavid’s four-point night brought him one point shy of a historic ...