The Edmonton Oilers’ superstar Connor McDavid has achieved another historic milestone in his young career by becoming just the sixth player in NHL history to record 150 points in a single season. McDavid’s incredible accomplishment comes more than 25 years after the great Mario Lemieux accomplished the same feat during the 1995-96 campaign. In this article, we’ll dive into McDavid’s impressive season, examine how he stacks up against some of the most iconic players in NHL history, and explore what’s next for the 24-year-old phenom.
On Saturday, Connor McDavid made history by becoming the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season, as the Edmonton Oilers smashed the San Jose Sharks 6-1. McDavid scored two goals and got an assist in the victory, capping off a milestone day with a video tribute in the Oilers locker room, where he was welcomed by the other members of the 150-point club, including Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Phil Esposito, Steve Yzerman, and Bernie Nichols. McDavid set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for his 87th assist and scored with just under two minutes left in the first period for his 63rd goal, achieving the milestone previously set by Lemieux when he scored 161 points in 1995-96.
The Oilers still have two games left in the regular season, and McDavid needs five points more to pass the single-season highs set by Esposito, Yzerman, and Nichols, with Gretzky (nine seasons with at least 160 points) and Lemieux (four seasons with at least 160 points) ahead of him. McDavid’s achievement was celebrated by his teammates, who praised him as the “best player in the world” and an inspiration to the team. The Oilers won their seventh straight game and are closing in on clinching home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson failed to achieve his milestone, as he remained stuck on 98 points, needing two points to become the first defenceman with at least 100 in a season since Brian Leetch in 1991-92.
It’s clear that the Edmonton Oilers have a superstar in Connor McDavid. With his latest achievement of reaching 150 points in a season, he has joined an elite group of players who have achieved the same feat. What makes McDavid’s accomplishment even more impressive is that he is the first to do so since Mario Lemieux did it over 25 years ago. McDavid’s incredible speed and skill have made him one of the best players in the league, and his dedication and hard work make him a true leader on and off the ice. As we look ahead to the future of the NHL, there’s no doubt that McDavid will continue to be a force to be reckoned with. Congratulations, Connor, on an amazing achievement!
