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Connor McDavid becomes first 99 overall player in NHL history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:36 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Connor McDavid becomes first 99 overall player in NHL history

Summary

Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, has been recognized as the first player to achieve a 99 overall rating in the EA Sports NHL video game series. This milestone comes after a notable season where he registered 48 goals and 138 points across 82 games. Despite his individual success, the Oilers fell short in the 2025/26 postseason, losing in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks. The team aims for a better outcome in the upcoming season with key offseason acquisitions while McDavid is under contract for two more years.

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By the Numbers

•McDavid had 48 goals and 138 points in 2025/26.
•Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice in three years.
•They lost in the first round of the 2025/26 playoffs.
•McDavid signed a two-year contract extension.
•Oilers acquired Frederik Andersen, Ryan Shea, and Devon Levi this offseason.

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The Edmonton Oilers have reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice in the past three years, and while they’ve never quite gotten it done yet, it’s been a fun run for a fanbase that’s been starving for success over the past two decades.Unfortunately, the Oilers fell short against a loaded Florida Panthers team not once but […] The post Oilers Star Connor McDavid Makes NHL History After Dominant Campaign appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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