Connor McDavid leads NHL with 23 points in eight games for Oilers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Connor McDavid has made a strong start to the 2026-27 NHL season, leading the league with 23 points through eight games for the Edmonton Oilers. His performance includes 11 goals and 12 assists, putting him significantly ahead of the second-placed Jack Eichel, who has 18 points in 10 games. This early scoring pace puts McDavid on an unlikely trajectory for a record-breaking total this season, with projections suggesting he could reach 242 points, well above the NHL single-season record. Observers note that despite the high-scoring start, maintaining this level over an entire season remains challenging. The Oilers are aiming to build upon previous playoff runs, including a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2024, as they seek further success in the league.
- •McDavid has 23 points in eight games this season.
- •He leads the NHL, surpassing Jack Eichel's 18 points.
- •Projections suggest McDavid could aim for 242 points this season.
- •The Oilers made the Stanley Cup Final in 2024.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Oilers’ Connor McDavid is making it hard not to overreact to monster start in 2026-27
"The 2026-27 NHL season has barely started. Only five teams have played 10 games on their schedule. One team in the NHL — the Los Angeles Kings — has only played six. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have played eight games so far this campaign. Looking at the stat sheet, though, you couldn’t expect only eight games played. McDavid leads […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid is making it hard not to overreact to monster start in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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