Oilers' Connor McDavid Matches Wayne Gretzky's Historic NHL Feat

McDavid scored a point in every one of his team's wins this season, a feat only matched by Gretzky in the last 100 years.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:53am

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Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has matched a historic NHL record set by Wayne Gretzky, scoring a point in every one of his team's 41 wins this season. The last player to accomplish this feat was Gretzky in the 1980-81 season, making McDavid and Gretzky the only two players in the last 100 years to achieve this impressive milestone.

Why it matters

McDavid's ability to contribute offensively in every Oilers win this season underscores his immense value and impact on the team. The Oilers went just 0-12-2 in the 14 games where McDavid did not score a point, highlighting his importance to the team's success.

The details

McDavid finished the regular season with 48 goals and 90 assists for 138 total points, the second-highest single-season total of his career. His 90 assists are also the second-most he has recorded in a season. The Oilers' win over the Vancouver Canucks on the final day of the regular season ensured they would face the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs, avoiding a matchup with the Colorado Avalanche.

  • McDavid scored a point in all 41 of the Oilers' wins this season.
  • The last player to accomplish this feat was Wayne Gretzky in the 1980-81 season.

The players

Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers' superstar center, widely considered one of the best players in the NHL today.

Wayne Gretzky

Considered the greatest hockey player of all time, Gretzky set the previous record of scoring a point in every one of his team's wins in the 1980-81 season.

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What they’re saying

“McDavid's 138 points mark the second most in a season in his career, behind just 2022-23 (153 points - 64 goals, 89 assists).”

— John Buccigross, Sports journalist

“And according to Buccigross, the Oilers went 0-12-2 this season in the 14 games McDavid didn't score a point.”

— John Buccigross, Sports journalist

What’s next

McDavid and the Oilers will face the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the NHL playoffs, with the goal of finally winning the Stanley Cup after two consecutive losses in the Finals.

The takeaway

Connor McDavid's historic season, matching Wayne Gretzky's feat of scoring a point in every one of his team's wins, solidifies his status as one of the all-time greats of the game. His offensive dominance and ability to single-handedly drive the Oilers' success underscores his immense value and importance to the team's playoff aspirations.