Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid has etched his name in NHL history by becoming the 7th player to record 60 goals and 80 assists in a single season. The Oilers currently hold third place in the Pacific Division, amassing 93 points with 42 wins in 74 games played.
McDavid’s phenomenal performance this season has placed him far ahead of his peers in terms of points. With 60 goals and 80 assists in 74 games, he boasts a staggering total of 140 points. His nearest competitor is teammate Leon Draisaitl, who has 114 points, followed by Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov with 102.
McDavid also leads the league in powerplay points with a staggering 64 points on the powerplay. His nearest competitor that is not his teammates Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins is Kucherov, who has 44 powerplay points, who is followed by Tavares who had 35.
The exclusive club of NHL players who have achieved 60+ goals and 80+ assists in a season consists of some of the most iconic names in hockey history: Mike Bossy, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bernie Nicholls, and Steve Yzerman. McDavid’s entry into this elite group is a testament to his incredible skill and talent on the ice.
Connor McDavid’s historic season with the Edmonton Oilers has placed him among the legends of the NHL. With his name now mentioned alongside hockey’s greatest, fans can look forward to witnessing even more impressive feats from the young superstar in the years to come.
McDavid and the Oilers hope to build off of a disappointing exit in the Western Conference finals, where they were swept by the Colorado Avalanche who went on to win the Stanley Cup.
Goaltending has been a worry for the Oilers all season, as well as it was a issue in last year’s run in the playoffs, so it will be interesting to see if the team can rally behind McDavid and help him towards winning his first Stanley Cup.
