Star center Connor McDavid will remain with the Edmonton Oilers after signing a two-year, $25 million contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of $12.5 million and begins with the 2026–27 season.

McDavid, 28, was set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season—his 11th with Edmonton—following his eight-year $100 million contract that was signed in July 2017.

Widely regarded as the best hockey player in the world, McDavid has recorded 1,082 points (361 goals, 721 assists) in 712 career games. He has won five scoring titles and three Hart Trophies as NHL MVP, and in 2024 became just the second player in history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in a losing effort. McDavid has led the Oilers to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances, though both ended with losses to the Florida Panthers. He tied teammate Leon Draisaitl for the playoff scoring lead last season with 33 points (seven goals, 26 assists) in 22 games.