Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first NHL player since Wayne Gretzky to record 100 assists in a single season. McDavid achieved this milestone during a game against the San Jose Sharks, where he returned to the lineup after missing three games due to a lower-body injury.
During the game, McDavid assisted on Zach Hyman’s goal for his 100th assist, joining the ranks of Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Bobby Orr as the only players to achieve this feat. McDavid expressed his pride in sharing this achievement with such legendary players, especially considering that his previous career high in assists was 89.
McDavid also scored his 32nd goal of the season in the same game, further solidifying his status as one of the league’s top players. With Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning also not far behind with 99 assists this season, there is a possibility of two players hitting the 100-assist mark in the same season.
Despite McDavid’s individual success, his focus remains on the team’s performance as the Oilers are still in the race for the Pacific Division title. With McDavid leading the way, the Oilers will look to continue their strong play and make a push for the top spot in the division. Forever Sports Online will continue to provide updates on McDavid and the Oilers as they make their playoff push.
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