In photos: Connor McDavid reaches 100-point milestone in Oilers win over Canucks

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Postmedia Edmonton photographer David Bloom was at Rogers Place Thursday capturing the historic occasion

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The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) prior to the start of the team's game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.
The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) prior to the start of the team’s game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid flexed his flair for the dramatic and brilliant sense of theatre, registering a goal 45 seconds after the opening faceoff and three assists in the second period of a history-making 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place Saturday.

“What it does is solidifies that he is one of the top players to ever play the game,” said Oilers head coach Dave Tippett. “The level he’s played at this year, what he’s accomplished He’s taken his talents to another level that is just elite for the league.”

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Postmedia Edmonton photographer David Bloom was at Rogers Place Thursday capturing the historic occasion.

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  1. The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) prior to the start of the team's game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) prior to the start of the team’s game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  2. The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) prior to the start of the team's game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) prior to the start of the team’s game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  3. The Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl (29) is stopped by the Vancouver Canucks' goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during second period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl (29) is stopped by the Vancouver Canucks’ goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during second period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  4. The Edmonton Oilers Dominik Kahun (21) battles the Vancouver Canucks' Tyler Myers (57) during third period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. The Oilers won 4-3.

    The Edmonton Oilers Dominik Kahun (21) battles the Vancouver Canucks’ Tyler Myers (57) during third period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. The Oilers won 4-3. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  5. The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his first period goal against the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his first period goal against the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  6. The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his first period goal against the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his first period goal against the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  7. The Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi (13) battles the Vancouver Canucks' Matthew Highmore (15) during third period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. The Oilers won 4-3.

    The Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi (13) battles the Vancouver Canucks’ Matthew Highmore (15) during third period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. The Oilers won 4-3. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  8. The Edmonton Oilers Josh Archibald (15) battles the Vancouver Canucks' Nate Schmidt (88) during third period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. The Oilers won 4-3.

    The Edmonton Oilers Josh Archibald (15) battles the Vancouver Canucks’ Nate Schmidt (88) during third period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. The Oilers won 4-3. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  9. The Vancouver Canucks' J.T. Miller (9) scores on Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) during second period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores on Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) during second period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  10. The Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) makes a save as Ethan Bear (74) battles the Vancouver Canucks' Bo Horvat (53) during first period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) makes a save as Ethan Bear (74) battles the Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat (53) during first period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  11. The Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi (13) is stopped by battles the Vancouver Canucks' goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during first period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi (13) is stopped by battles the Vancouver Canucks’ goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during first period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  12. The Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 100th point in 53 games with teammate Leon Draisaitl (29) against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 100th point in 53 games with teammate Leon Draisaitl (29) against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  13. The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 100th point during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 100th point during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

  14. The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 100th point with Leon Draisaitl (29) and Darnell Nurse (25) during second period NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021.

    The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 100th point with Leon Draisaitl (29) and Darnell Nurse (25) during second period NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday May 8, 2021. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia

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