Connor McDavid stats: “There’s really no words for what he’s doing”
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is having one of the best seasons in recent NHL history. Heading into the All-Star break, the 26-year-old forward leads the league in goals and points, 16 ahead of teammate Leon Draisaitl. He is currently on pace with 151 points this season, which would be the most since the 1995-96 season.
McDavid is on course for 151 points in 2022-23, the most since Mario Lemieux’s 161 in 1995-96 and two better than Jaromir Jagr’s total of the same season.
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McDavid is on pace to score 151 points in 2022-23, the most since Mario Lemieux’s 161 in 1995-96 and two better than Jaromir Jagr’s total from the same season.trib.al/pvLrSQF “McDavid is on pace to score 151 points in 2022-23, the most since Mario Lemieux’s 161 in 1995-96 and two better than Jaromir Jagr’s total of the same season.” – 630CHED
Connor McDavid has been a revelation for the Edmonton Oilers since joining the team in 2016, as the team continues to seek its first Stanley Cup title since the 1989-90 season. In 50 games this season, McDavid had 41 goals and 51 assists for Edmonton, helping the team rank first in the league in total goals scored.
The Oilers forward leads the race to win the third Hart Memorial Trophy of his career. The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player deemed most valuable to his team.
His incredible season has not gone unnoticed by fans, pundits and other NHL players.
“To see how far ahead of the pack he is, I think we need to talk about it more,” said Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators. “I feel like everyone is like, ‘Oh, that’s what we expect.'” I mean McDavid should never really pass the puck anyway. Just unreal. Best of all time I think…easily and I’m a Gretzky fan. m.youtube.com/watch?v=eziscF…I mean McDavid should never really pass the puck anyway. Just unreal. Best of all time I think…easily and I’m a Gretzky fan. m.youtube.com/watch?v=eziscF… “I mean McDavid should never really pass the puck anyway. Just unreal. Greatest ever I think…easily and I’m a fan of Gretzky.” – Cézary Paluch
Many NHL players believe Connor McDavid is not getting the attention he deserves, saying there is no player in a sport as dominant as him.
“Because he’s Connor McDavid,” said Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators. “There really are no words for what he does. Like, it’s crazy. He should get a lot more credit for what he does. But because he’s so good, I guess This is not the case.” A look at Connor McDavid’s historic Hall of Fame career so far
After getting the first overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers won the “Connor McDavid Sweepstakes”. Unsurprisingly, the Oilers picked McDavid as their first overall pick, helping the team usher in a new era of success.
In 537 NHL games, McDavid scored 280 goals and recorded 509 assists for a total of 789 points.
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