Connor McDavid delivered five points in Edmonton’s 6-5 shootout win over Carolina, setting an Oilers record with 31 points through 10 games and surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s mark. His speed and skill are powering a historic start, while Edmonton’s power play has helped secure wins despite uneven play at even strength.

By the Numbers
  • 31 points in 10 games — an Oilers record, surpassing Gretzky’s 1984-85 mark.
  • McDavid is one of four players to open a season with at least 30 points in 10 games.
  • He has three five-point games in his first 10 contests, the second player in NHL history to do so.
  • Edmonton is 8-1-1; its power play went 3-for-5 against Carolina.
Yes, But

McDavid’s brilliance doesn’t erase Edmonton’s uneven even-strength play: the power play has been decisive in back-to-back wins. Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said giving McDavid and Leon Draisaitl power-play space is especially dangerous.

Bottom Line

McDavid is producing at a historic pace, and Edmonton’s power play is turning that star power into wins. The Oilers’ challenge is to make their performance more complete beyond special teams.