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If any NHL player can hit 200 points, it’s Connor McDavid. How can he get there?

Wayne Gretzky is the only player to ever top 200 points in one season. With 34 points in 12 games, Connor McDavid might be the next.

By Sean Gentille and Thomas Drance · The Athletic

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:07 AM

Key Things to Know

Connor McDavid has tallied 34 points in 12 games, raising the possibility of a historic 200-point season.
Reaching 200 points over an 84-game schedule requires maintaining a 2.38 points-per-game average.
McDavid is averaging a career-high 23:53 of ice time per game under coach Mike Babcock.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Connor McDavid has recorded 34 points through his first 12 games of the season, putting him on an early pace to challenge Wayne Gretzky's historic single-season scoring record. To achieve the first 200-point campaign since the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers captain must maintain a 2.38 points-per-game pace over an 84-game schedule.

The writers suggest McDavid's pursuit depends on key factors, including continuous ice time alongside Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard, a league-leading power play, shooting percentage sustainability, and maintaining health throughout the season.

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If any NHL player can hit 200 points, it’s Connor McDavid. How can he get there?

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