Oilers' McDavid Scores 400th NHL Goal

Superstar center reaches milestone in win over Mammoth

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:20am

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Connor McDavid, the 29-year-old center for the Edmonton Oilers, scored his 400th career NHL goal on Tuesday night in a game against the Utah Mammoth. McDavid's goal in the second period put the Oilers up 3-2 and made him the 115th player in NHL history to reach the 400-goal milestone.

Why it matters

McDavid is one of the league's elite players, having won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer five times and the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player three times. Reaching 400 career goals cements his status as one of the greatest players of his generation.

The details

McDavid got behind the defense, skated into a bouncing puck, and lifted a shot over the glove of Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka to score his 400th goal. He has 39 goals and 117 points in 72 games so far this season, putting him on pace for another 100-point campaign.

  • McDavid scored his 400th goal in the second period on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Connor McDavid

A 29-year-old center for the Edmonton Oilers who is one of the NHL's elite players, having won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer five times and the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player three times.

Karel Vejmelka

The goaltender for the Utah Mammoth who was unable to stop McDavid's 400th goal.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just trying to make the right play, the best play. For me, it's just more an assertive mindset of shooting it and taking it to the net. That's when I'm at my best.”

— Connor McDavid

“It's tough to say you have to shoot more or not shoot. Every situation is different, but when he's on that attack mode, mentality of attacking, getting the puck to the net, whether he's carrying it or shooting it, that's when he's really dangerous. When he's on that attack mentality, the opposition has to have one or two defenders, and that usually opens up a lot of ice.”

— Kris Knoblauch, Edmonton Oilers Coach

What’s next

McDavid and the Oilers will look to continue their strong season as they push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

Connor McDavid's 400th career NHL goal is a testament to his elite skill and status as one of the league's premier players. His ability to score at a high level year after year has made him a dominant force in the NHL.