The Edmonton Oilers knocked off the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night in a history-setting game that is sure to be remembered for quite some time. The Oilers' star center Connor McDavid continued his masterful play on the season, compiling a goal and an assist in the 2-0 victory.

Prior to the game the Oilers' likely chances of signing center Leon Draisaitl were revealed. Teammate and Oilers star Zach Hyman shared his inspiring message after hitting the 50-game goal mark.

McDavid set a record on the night that puts him in elite company with the GOATs of the sport including Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky.

McDavid's Record-Setting Night 

McDavid is now the third-leading scorer in the NHL this season, ranking just behind Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon with 119 points on the season. His two point night on Thursday gave him a 120-point, three-season hat trick in recent years. McDavid has cemented his spot as one of the best players in the game, and fans were quick to celebrate alongside him from both up close and far away.

“Greatest offensive talent ever,” one fan said on X.

“Someone put this in NFL terms,” another fan added.

“He's McJesus for a reason,” still another said.

An additional commenter did his best to put it all in perspective. McDavid's success on the ice has been a joy to watch for NHL fans, especially in Alberta, Canada.

“We need to not take for granted the history we are witnessing,” they said. “He's just above and beyond everyone else on the ice every single game.”

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Noteworthy NHL names dotted the landscape of the 120 points in three consecutive seasons club. They represent some of the greatest players in NHL history, representing a wide variety of positions and playing styles.

“Paul Coffey being on this list as a defensive is crazy,” one fan opined in the comments section while others praised McDavid for his unbelievable achievement.

McDavid entered the NHL in 2015 as a first round, number one overall pick out of Richmond Hill, Ontario. He has met and exceeded expectations in multiple ways and is still just 27 years old, suggesting he could reach Gretzky-ian heights by the time his illustrious playing career is finally over and done with sometime down the line.

For now, Oilers fans would do well to enjoy every single shift he takes the ice because fortunes change quickly in the rough and physically demanding National Hockey League.