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Connor McDavid Sets NHL Record for Assists in First Nine Games
miércoles, 21 de octubre de 2026
Fuente: sportsnet.ca
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Connor McDavid achieved a new NHL record for assists in the first nine games of the season during the Edmonton Oilers' 4-3 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild.
Connor McDavid reached a new milestone in the 2026-27 NHL season on Tuesday night as he helped the Edmonton Oilers secure a 4-3 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild.
In this game, McDavid recorded three assists, marking his 20th assist of the season on Evan Bouchard's game-winning goal. This achievement set a new NHL record for the most assists through the first nine games of a season, according to Sportsnet Stats.
Currently, McDavid leads the NHL with 26 points, contributing to the Oilers' strong start with a record of 7-1-1. His performance puts him on track for an impressive 242 points over 84 games, potentially breaking Wayne Gretzky's long-standing record of 215 points from the 1985-86 season.
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