Oilers’ Connor McDavid sets NHL record for assists through first nine games

Connor McDavid's torrid start to the 2026-27 season hit a new level on Tuesday night. As the Edmonton Oilers held off the Minnesota Wild for a 4-3 overtime win on home ice, McDavid dished out a trio of assists, including his 20th helper of the year on Evan Bouchard's game-winning goal. It set the NHL record for most assists through the first nine games of a season, per Sportsnet Stats. Already a three-time Hart Trophy winner, McDavid appears to have his eyes set on a fourth early into his 12th campaign. McDavid now has an NHL-leading 26 points and has...