EDMONTON - Connor McDavid is opening the Edmonton Oilers' championship window a little wider.

The Oilers announced Monday they have agreed to a two-year, US$25-million contract extension with their superstar captain.

While that extension doesn't keep No. 97 in Edmonton colours long-term, it does put to rest the team's biggest source of anxiety as they head into the season looking to hoist the Stanley Cup after two straight years as runner-up to the Florida Panthers.

McDavid was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, and getting him back under contract was the team's top priority.

"Connor's commitment to our team and our city is surpassed only by his singular focus on bringing a Stanley Cup back to fans of the Edmonton Oilers," Stan Bowman, the team's execut

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