McDavid Makes History: Fourth NHL Player to Reach 100 Assists in a Season

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Olivia Phillips

|Published: April 16th, 2024


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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid etched his name in NHL annals by achieving a historic milestone on Monday night against the San Jose Sharks.

With his 100th assist of the season, McDavid joins an elite quartet of players who have achieved this feat in a single season.

McDavid's record-setting assist came in the second period, setting up Zach Hyman's 54th goal of the season.

At the intermission, the Oilers command a 9-1 lead.

The exclusive club of 100-assist achievers includes Bobby Orr (1970-71), Mario Lemieux (1988-89), and Wayne Gretzky, who accomplished it 11 times during his illustrious career.

The last instance was in 1990-91 when Gretzky achieved the milestone with the Los Angeles Kings.

Adding to his scoring prowess, McDavid boasts 32 goals and 100 assists, ranking third in NHL scoring.

With 982 career points in 644 games, McDavid's legacy continues to solidify in his ninth NHL season.

McDavid's teammate, Leon Draisaitl, also impresses with 41 goals and 63 assists, accumulating 106 points this season.

Noting his 54th goal and contributing an assist, Hyman amasses 77 points.

The Oilers sit at 48-25-6 with 102 points, securing second place in the Pacific Division.

As the season nears its climax, matchups against the Kings (97 points) and Vegas Golden Knights (96 points) await, shaping the Oilers' playoff journey.

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