MONTREAL, QC – With three goals and five assists in three games including the 1,000th point of his career, Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been selected as the NHL's First Star of the Week.

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid was named the NHL's first star of the week on Monday. He had eight points (three goals, five assists) over three games last week. McDavid also reached the 1,000-point milestone, becoming the fourth-youngest player in league history to reach the plateau.

The Edmonton Oilers don't need any convincing that Connor McDavid is the best in the world and a once in a lifetime player. He shows it night in and night out,

McDavid became the 999th player to reach the 1,000-point plateau in NHL history. Only legends Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Mike Bossy have reached the mark faster. The Oilers star has lived up to the billing that was advertised for him when he first came into the league as the first overall pick in the 2015 draft.

Connor McDavid became the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, scoring early in the second period for the Edmonton Oilers against the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

After returning from injury, the Oilers' star center provided a huge boost to his struggling team. His all-star performance was recognized by the league, as he was named the NHL's

As a general rule, hockey players prefer to not look too far into the future. It’s usually about focusing on the next game. For Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, though, a peer into what awaits February can’t be helped.