Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Connor McDavid Breaks Record Oilers Great Wayne Gretzky Held

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has broken a 42-year-old NHL record held by Oilers legend Wayne Gretzky.The Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Sunday for their third straight win. Not only did they win the game, but McDavid…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:21 AM
Connor McDavid Breaks Record Oilers Great Wayne Gretzky Held
Key Things to Know
  • Connor McDavid broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL record by reaching 30 assists in just 15 games to start the season.
  • McDavid surpassed Glenn Anderson for fourth place on the Edmonton Oilers' all-time goal-scoring list with 418 career goals.
  • The Edmonton Oilers secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the New York Rangers 4-1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Connor McDavid set an NHL record by becoming the fastest player to reach 30 assists from the start of a season, doing so in just 15 games. He surpassed Wayne Gretzky's previous mark of 16 games during the Edmonton Oilers' 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday.

During the same matchup, McDavid scored his ninth goal of the season, moving past Glenn Anderson into fourth place on the Oilers' all-time goals list with 418. With 39 points through 15 games, McDavid is currently on pace to potentially challenge Gretzky's single-season record of 215 points.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.