Connor McDavid just added another incredible milestone to his already legendary career, joining Wayne Gretzky in one of hockey’s most exclusive clubs.
The Edmonton Oilers superstar picked up two assists Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils, pushing his season total to 60 – despite his team falling 3-2.
That’s nine straight seasons with 60+ assists. Only Gretzky has done that before.
“The Great One” still holds the record with 13 consecutive seasons of 60 or more assists, a mark he set between 1979 and 1992 while playing for the Oilers and Kings.
McDavid’s been racking up assists since day one. The only season he didn’t hit the 60-assist mark was his rookie year in 2015, when injuries limited him to just 45 games.
What’s really impressive? He’s usually way above 60. Only twice in his career (outside his rookie season) has McDavid finished with fewer than 70 assists.
But wait – there’s more.
McDavid also matched another hockey legend Thursday night. He became the first player since Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux to record a point in 16 straight games against the same opponent.
The 27-year-old star wasn’t done making history. When he and teammate Leon Draisaitl both assisted on Edmonton’s game-tying goal in the third period, it marked the 85th time they’ve connected on a goal together. That ties them with Islander legends Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier for the fifth-most prolific scoring duo ever.
These days, it seems like McDavid breaks another record every time he steps on the ice. If you see the Oilers are playing, you might want to tune in – there’s a pretty good chance you’ll witness hockey history.
