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Connor McDavid projected for 135 points in 2026-27 NHL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Connor McDavid projected for 135 points in 2026-27 NHL season

Summary

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers received a projection of 135 points for the 2026-27 NHL season from NHL.com's fantasy staff. This forecast represents a slight decrease from his 138 points achieved last season, where he led the league. McDavid, who holds a record of 1,220 points over 794 career games, continues to have an outstanding career average of 1.54 points per game. The Oilers captain signed a two-year, $25 million contract extension in October 2025, keeping his championship window aligned with his peak performance. Teammate Leon Draisaitl is also expected to contribute significantly, with a projected 117 points following 97 points in 65 games last season.

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By the Numbers

•McDavid led the NHL with 138 points last season.
•He has nine 100-point seasons in his career.
•Draisaitl is projected for 117 points next season.
•Oilers aim to improve after a playoff exit in 2026.

Latest Updates

3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Oilers’ Connor McDavid Gets Slightly Downturned Prediction Ahead of 2026-27 Season

What they're saying

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Expectations surrounding Connor McDavid remain sky-high after another scoring title with the Edmonton Oilers.NHL.com sees barely any reason for that to change too much in 2026-27.The outlet’s fantasy staff ranked McDavid as the No. 1 player in all formats and projected him to finish with 135 points this season, per Oilers fantasy outlook published Aug. […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid Gets Slightly Downturned Prediction Ahead of 2026-27 Season appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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