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‘Remarkable’: Gretzky gives McDavid flowers amid historically hot start

Despite seeing his records at risk, Gretzky had nothing but praise for the current Oilers superstar as he pushes to break The Great One’s single-season points record.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:32 PM
‘Remarkable’: Gretzky gives McDavid flowers amid historically hot start
Key Things to Know
  • Wayne Gretzky praised Connor McDavid as remarkable amid McDavid's historic scoring pace to start the season.
  • McDavid has tallied 44 points in 17 games, putting him on pace for 217 points this season.
  • Gretzky currently holds the single-season scoring record of 215 points, set during the 1985-86 campaign.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky praised Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid during a Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, describing his performance as remarkable. Gretzky commended McDavid's leadership and noted that he appears desperately focused on bringing a Stanley Cup to Edmonton while performing on a historic scoring pace.

McDavid has recorded 44 points across his first 17 games, placing him on pace for 217 points this season. That total would surpass Gretzky's single-season NHL record of 215 points set in 1985-86. Gretzky remains the only player in NHL history to reach the 200-point mark in a single season.

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