Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy on Monday as the most valuable player of the 2024 NHL postseason. The Oilers captain led all players in the playoffs with 42 points in 25 games and set a new league record with 34 assists. However, he had a disappointing finish to the postseason campaign, as McDavid couldn't add any points to his tally in Monday's winner-takes-all game against Florida. He's the first player since 2003 to be selected as the playoff MVP despite being on the losing side in the Stanley Cup Final.
Connor McDavid Finishes Game 3 Loss With Two Assists
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded two assists as the team suffered a 4-3 defeat in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Thursday. Edmonton struggled to get past Sergei Bobrovsky again, but the team managed to make it a close game with a couple of third-period strikes, and McDavid collected helpers on both plays. This pushes him to 29 assists for the playoffs -- Wayne Gretzky is the only player in NHL history to manage more in a single postseason, with his league record standing at 31 assists. In 21 outings, McDavid has also recorded five goals. The Oilers captain has been phenomenal throughout the postseason, but the team appears to have run out of gas, as Edmonton fell into a 3-0 hole in the series Thursday night.
Connor McDavid Finishes Stanley Cup Final Debut Scoreless
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid went scoreless and finished with a minus-two rating in his Stanley Cup Final debut against Florida on Saturday. The Oilers captain led all skaters with six shots on goal, but there was no way past Sergei Bobrovsky for Edmonton, which suffered a 3-0 defeat. McDavid finished without a point for only the fourth time in these playoffs. He continues to lead the scoring charts, with 31 points (five goals, 28 assists) amassed in 19 contests.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid dished out three assists as the team tied the Western Conference Final against Dallas with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday. The Oilers captain produced one assist in each period, with Edmonton winning its second game of the series despite falling into an early 2-0 hole. The game marks the fourth occasion McDavid has recorded at least three assists in a game this postseason. Wayne Gretzky holds the all-time record with five such outings in a single playoff campaign. Following Wednesday night, McDavid will get at least two opportunities to match the mark. He has registered 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) in 16 games overall for the 2024 playoffs.
Connor McDavid Reaches 100 Playoff Points In Monday's Loss
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid hit the 100-point plateau for his postseason career on Monday, logging a goal and an assist in a 5-3 defeat to Dallas. Playing in his 67th playoff game, McDavid became the fourth-fastest player in history to reach 100 points. He's had 33 goals and 67 assists across his postseason career, notching 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) in 15 games this year. McDavid continues to do his thing with ease, although his goal tally has been disappointing in these playoffs. However, two of his four goals have come in the Western Conference Finals, which is a sign that McDavid has started to improve in that area.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid came up big in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, notching five assists in a 7-4 win. McDavid was in top form on Monday, providing two even-strength assists and three more on the powerplay. The Oilers looked unstoppable offensively in this one, with McDavid playing a huge role in that. If they can continue playing this well it is going to be hard to stop them from going on a long playoff run.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) is unlikely to suit up on Wednesday when his team plays host to the Vegas Golden Knights. The superstar suffered what is reportedly a minor lower-body injury late in the Oilers' 4-2 win over the rival Calgary Flames on Saturday and didn't take a shift in the final five minutes of the contest. The Oilers are already in the postseason, so it's possible the team is simply proceeding with caution. The 27-year-old is in the midst of another MVP-caliber season, notching 31 goals and 130 points across 74 games. With his likely absence on Wednesday, he is unlikely to finish ahead of both Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL scoring lead.
Connor McDavid Listed As Day-To-Day, Questionable For Wednesday
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is listed as day to day with a lower-body injury and is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The superstar suffered the injury late in a win 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday and did not take a shift in the final five minutes of the contest. "We'll find out (the severity) tomorrow, definitely the weekend, but it's day to day," Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said on Tuesday. "There is a chance [he doesn't play]. He's day to day. It's a maintenance thing." McDavid is in the midst of another MVP-caliber season, tallying 31 goals and 130 points across 74 games, sitting third in NHL scoring.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had another multi-point outing on Thursday versus Buffalo, recording four assists in an 8-3 victory. He joined Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Paul Coffey as the fourth player in NHL history to have four-plus assists in at least five games in a single season. Even if he sits out the rest of the campaign, McDavid would still finish with his third-highest scoring total. He's had 112 points across 65 games, scoring 26 goals and delivering 86 assists. 18 of his points have come during McDavid's 10 March appearances as the Oilers captain continues to chase down the top spot on the league's scoring charts.
Connor McDavid Ends Goal Drought With Overtime Winner
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid did it all for the team in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime victory against St. Louis, producing two assists and the game-winning goal. With the Oilers in an early 2-0 hole, McDavid helped to set up Zach Hyman for a pair of goals, and he completed the comeback with the game-winner 4:34 into the extra frame. The strike ended a 10-game goal drought for McDavid. He's been out of luck in front of the net, but McDavid has still remained very productive, as Wednesday marked his sixth consecutive multi-assist outing. It's McDavid's best-ever multi-assist streak in the league, and only Wayne Gretzky has had a longer such stretch in league history, with an eight-game streak in 1984-85. The Oilers captain boasts 74 total helpers for the campaign and has added 22 goals in 55 games.
Connor McDavid Hits Special Milestone With Monday's Outing
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded his fifth consecutive multi-assist game on Monday versus Los Angeles, setting up Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard in a 4-2 win. With the effort, McDavid posted his eighth consecutive 90-point season -- Mike Bossy (9) and Wayne Gretzky (13) are the only players in NHL history with longer such streaks. In 54 games, the Oilers captain has produced 21 goals and a league-high 70 assists. Amazingly, McDavid has tallied 23 straight points via assists. He's on a 10-game goal drought ahead of Wednesday's matchup against St. Louis.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid finished with three assists in Thursday's 6-3 loss against the Blues. The Oilers captain picked up assists on first period goals by forwards Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, while adding another helper on forward Corey Perry's third period goal. McDavid has distributed 12 assists over his previous four games, and the five-time Art Ross Trophy winner could finish as the NHL's point leader once again with a second-half scoring tear as there are 32 games remaining on the schedule for the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had six assists in a single game for the first time in his career as the team crushed Detroit 8-4 on Tuesday. All six assists came in even-strength situations, and McDavid became the seventh active player with four assists in a period. He's the fifth player in Oilers history with multiple six-point efforts, having registered three goals and three assists in a clash with Colorado back in 2019. The Oilers captain continues to close in on the top spot on the league's scoring charts, and he's now tied third with 77 points (21 goals, 56 assists) in 47 games.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored a short-handed goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss against the Golden Knights. The Oilers captain was the only player who managed to find the back of the net against Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill, who made 30 saves to end the Oilers' 16-game winning streak. McDavid has totaled 21 goals and a team-high 68 points through 44 games while posting first-round fantasy value once again this season.
Connor McDavid Racks Up Five Points In Victory Over Philadelphia
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had a five-point outing in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Flyers. The Oilers captain started the night at the office with his 14th goal of the season, and he went on to add four assists to his tally. With his 10th career five-point game, McDavid tied Paul Coffey for the third-most such outings in franchise history. Only Wayne Gretzky (79) and Jari Kurri (14) have had more. He's already the leader in five-point games among active players. McDavid, whose work on Tuesday included his 900th career point, is again in outstanding form and has notched 53 points in 33 appearances this season. 43 of them have come across his last 22 outings.
Connor McDavid Notches Three Points In Tuesday's Win
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid improved his tally by three points on Tuesday, recording a goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout victory against Vegas. The Oilers blew a two-goal lead in the third period, but McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins secured the team the win in the shootout. The two have been paired on the top line lately, and it's had a huge effect on McDavid's productivity, as the Oilers captain has racked up 15 points during a five-game scoring streak. He was on 13 points through 14 games before the run started.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had a walk in the park against Anaheim on Sunday, recording five points in a massive 8-2 win. He scored his seventh goal of the season to tie the game at two and compiled four assists. McDavid joined Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri as the only players in Oilers history with back-to-back four-assist outings. Additionally, he moved past Evgeni Malkin for most five-point efforts among active players, having registered his ninth such game. The Oilers captain has looked like a man from another planet lately, amassing nine points in two games. It seems like McDavid is finally back to his best after previously struggling by his standards. He's now boasting 25 points for the season, with 15 of them coming in the past seven matches.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid finished with four assists in Friday's 5-0 victory against the Capitals. It was a season-high of four points for the Oilers captain, who has not been scoring at the incredible pace that fantasy managers have become used to seeing after the forward was sidelined with an injury to begin the season. McDavid has totaled six goals and 20 points through 17 games, while his current three-game point streak has consisted of two goals and five assists to go along with three power-play points.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored two goals in Monday's 5-3 loss against the Panthers. The Oilers captain opened the scoring six minutes into the contest from a sharp angle in the corner, while adding his second goal of the game on a penalty shot in the early stages of the second period. McDavid has scored four goals over the previous four games after experiencing an early-season goal drought, while the 26-year-old has posted season totals of six goals and nine assists through 15 games. McDavid and the Oilers will look to end their losing streak in the upcoming road matchup against the Hurricanes on Wednesday.
Connor McDavid Contributes With Two Points In Victory
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid finished with a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 victory against the Islanders. The Oilers captain found the back of the net on a power-play to put the team ahead by two goals in the third period, while snapping an uncharacteristic eight-game goalless drought in the process. McDavid is off to a slow start for his standards as the 26-year-old has three goals and 12 points through 12 games, but fantasy managers should remain patient as the upper-body injury that he dealt with likely plays a factor into the performance on the ice.
