Connor McDavid C EDM Thu 6/27/24 6:25 PM
Connor McDavid
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Although McDavid played through an injury during at least part of the postseason, he won't require surgery and will be good for training camp, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid had an incredible eight goals and 42 points in 25 playoff contests this year. His 34 assists is a new record, topping Wayne Gretzky's single postseason high of 31 from 1987-88, and the 27-year-old McDavid was also the first player to collect at least 40 points in a playoff run since Gretzky in 1992-93. Those accomplishments earned McDavid the Conn Smythe Trophy despite Edmonton finishing short of the championship.
Connor McDavid C EDM Tue 6/18/24 11:58 PM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid scored twice and added two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid became the first player ever to post back-to-back four-point efforts in the Stanley Cup Finals. He was held off the scoresheet in Game 1, but he's amassed three goals and eight helpers through five games against the Panthers. The superstar center is also just the third player in NHL history to collect 40-plus points in a single postseason -- he's at eight goals and 34 helpers. Wayne Gretzky did it three times and holds the record with 47 points in 1985, while Mario Lemieux did it once. McDavid may have a legitimate chance at Gretzky's record if the Oilers win Friday to force Game 7.
Connor McDavid C EDM Sun 6/16/24 1:35 AM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid scored a goal on two shots and added three assists in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Panthers in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
With 32 assists this postseason, McDavid broke an NHL playoff record set by Wayne Gretzky in 1988. This was McDavid's 11th multi-point effort through 22 playoff contests, and it's just the second time he's had back-to-back multi-point games this postseason. The superstar center is at six goals, 38 points, 71 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-9 rating, and he'll look to keep his offense up in Game 5 on Tuesday in Florida.
Connor McDavid C EDM Tue 6/11/24 5:20 AM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid registered his team-leading 27th assist of the postseason in Monday's 4-1 loss against Florida in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid had the primary assist on Mattias Ekholm's first-period marker. McDavid added three shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating in 25:59 of ice time Monday. Florida has executed well when it comes to containing Edmonton's superstar and his supporting cast -- the Oilers have scored only once through two games. McDavid and the Oilers are also 0-for-7 on the power play in this series. The 27-year-old will attempt to help Edmonton avoid a three-game deficit when they host Florida for Game 3 on Thursday. McDavid leads the Oilers with 32 points (five goals) in 20 postseason contests.
Connor McDavid C EDM Mon 6/3/24 12:29 AM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Stars in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
Both of McDavid's points came on the power play in the first period. He dazzled with his handiwork through the Stars' defense on the opening tally 4:17 into the game before setting up Zach Hyman later in the first. After somewhat taking a backseat to Leon Draisaitl in the first two rounds, McDavid exploded with three goals and seven helpers over six contests in the Western Conference Finals. He'll get his first taste of Stanley Cup Finals action when the puck drops in Florida for Game 1 on Saturday.
Connor McDavid C EDM Fri 5/31/24 11:40 PM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid logged a power-play assist, five shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 3-1 win over the Stars in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid helped out on the first of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' tallies in the contest. The 27-year-old McDavid is up to two goals and six assists over five games in the Western Conference Finals as he continues to lead by example on offense. He's picked up four goals, 25 helpers, 12 power-play points, 53 shots on net, 36 hits and a plus-7 rating through 17 playoff appearances.
Connor McDavid C EDM Thu 5/30/24 1:21 AM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid recorded three assists, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid got on the scoresheet in consecutive games for the first time since his playoff-opening seven-game point streak. He had a helper in each period in this contest, giving him two goals and five assists over four games in the Western Conference Finals. The all-world center is up to 28 points, 48 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-7 rating through 16 playoff appearances.
Connor McDavid C EDM Tue 5/28/24 12:13 AM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid scored a goal on six shots, dished an assist and added three hits in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid was pulling the strings in the first period, banking a shot in off Zach Hyman for the opening goal before scoring one of his own. The Stars bounced back in the second, and McDavid had no further involvement in the scoring. The superstar center is up to four goals, 21 assists, 43 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-5 rating through 15 playoff outings. Two of his tallies have come in the Western Conference Finals.
Connor McDavid C EDM Fri 5/24/24 12:59 AM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, logged four PIM, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid was held off the scoresheet three times in the second round but still put up a goal and eight assists in seven games. He's already off to a strong start in the Western Conference Finals after finishing Game 1 with a goal 32 seconds into the second overtime. The superstar has three goals, 20 helpers, 36 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-7 rating over 13 playoff appearances.
Connor McDavid C EDM Sat 5/18/24 11:32 PM
Connor McDavid
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McDavid notched three assists, two shots on goal, two PIM, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
McDavid responded to his second scoreless outing of the playoffs with a showcase of playmaking. He set up goals by Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as the Oilers took control Saturday and forced a Game 7 on Monday. McDavid is up to 21 points (two goals, 19 assists) with 31 shots on net, 25 hits and a plus-5 rating over 11 playoff appearances. He hasn't gone multiple games in a row without a point since a three-game slump from Nov. 6-11.