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Connor McDavid’s Hot Start Joins Elite Group of NHL Legends

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid’s hot start this season has seen him join an elite group of NHL legends.McDavid has scored 31 points in just 10 games this season, and his incredible start to the season has him now in…

By Adam Martin · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:53 PM

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Connor McDavid joined an elite group of NHL legends by scoring 31 points in his first 10 games.
McDavid is the fourth player with 30-plus points through 10 games, joining Wayne Gretzky, Mike Bossy, and Mario Lemieux.
Adam Martin highlights that McDavid's current trajectory puts him on an unprecedented pace to surpass Gretzky's 215-point record.

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Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has recorded 31 points in the first 10 games of the season, placing him in rare company in NHL history. According to Sportsnet, McDavid joins Wayne Gretzky, Mike Bossy, and Mario Lemieux as the only players to reach at least 30 points in their opening 10 games.

Writer Adam Martin notes that if McDavid maintains his current scoring rate, he is projected to challenge Gretzky's single-season record of 215 points. However, Martin cautions that with 74 games remaining, injuries or potential slumps could still alter his historic scoring pace.

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Connor McDavid’s Hot Start Joins Elite Group of NHL Legends

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