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A four-goal third period propelled the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Wolves on Wednesday at Van Andel Arena.

The Edmonton Oilers continued to roll as they beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 in a game that showed the team can lean on their backup goalie, Calvin Pickard, and come back from a two-goal deficit.

EDMONTON -- Legends don't come around every day. At this point in his career, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is entering legendary status. Or he's at least putting together a convincing argument for being in that category.

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes expressed his frustration regarding the referee's explanation following a controversial no-call on Connor McDavid's elbow to Marcus Johansson on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid faced criticism after an incident with Marcus Johansson during Wednesday’s game with the Minnesota Wild. Late in the second period, with 40.

Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Wednesday for their seventh win in eight games.

Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Wednesday for their seventh win in eight games.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists.

And then there was one. A two-goal, three-point performance from Connor McDavid Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild propelled Connor McDavid to second all-time in scoring in the Edmonton Oilers’ record books.