What Happened
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid secured his 30th point of the season during a matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. McDavid notched a goal and three assists, reaching the milestone on a third-period power-play assist to teammate Leon Draisaitl. This performance gave McDavid seven goals and 23 assists on the year, while marking his third consecutive multi-point game. With this achievement, McDavid joined Wayne Gretzky, Mike Bossy, and Mario Lemieux as the only players in league history to accumulate 30 points in the opening 10 contests of a campaign.
Key Details
- McDavid reached 30 points in 10 games.
- He is the fourth player in NHL history to accomplish the feat.
- Wayne Gretzky, Mike Bossy, and Mario Lemieux are the other players to reach the mark.
- Lemieux accomplished the feat three times.
- Gretzky and Bossy both reached 30 points in the 1984-85 season.
What It Means
McDavid's fast start places him on an early statistical pace for 252 points over the course of the full 82-game regular season.
What's Next
The Edmonton Oilers are scheduled to host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday Night Hockey.