Oilers' Connor McDavid hits Wayne Gretzky milestone with historic point streak

The Oilers superstar has recorded a point in every team win this season, matching a feat only previously accomplished by the legendary Wayne Gretzky.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:18am

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has clinched the NHL's Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer. But his latest accomplishment is even more impressive - he has now recorded a point in every single Oilers win this season, matching a feat only previously achieved by hockey icon Wayne Gretzky back in 1980-81.

Why it matters

McDavid's historic point streak highlights his status as one of the most dominant and consistent offensive players in the modern NHL. Matching Gretzky's legendary feat underscores McDavid's place among the all-time greats of the game and the Oilers' reliance on his elite playmaking abilities as they pursue another deep playoff run.

The details

On Thursday night, McDavid dished out four assists in the Oilers' 6-1 victory, extending his remarkable point streak to coincide with every single Edmonton win this season. According to ESPN Insights, McDavid is just the second player in the last 100 NHL seasons to accomplish this, with Gretzky being the other in 1980-81.

  • McDavid clinched the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer on April 17, 2026.
  • McDavid recorded a point in the Oilers' 6-1 win on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Connor McDavid

The captain and superstar center for the Edmonton Oilers, McDavid is a perennial Hart Trophy and Art Ross Trophy contender known for his elite playmaking skills and offensive production.

Wayne Gretzky

Widely considered the greatest hockey player of all time, Gretzky holds numerous NHL records including most points in a season and is the only player to have previously accomplished the feat of recording a point in every team win in a season, which he did in 1980-81 with the Edmonton Oilers.

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What they’re saying

“Connor McDavid is just the 2nd player in the last 100 seasons to score a point in every team win for a playoff team”

— ESPN Insights

What’s next

The Oilers will open the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks, with McDavid looking to lead Edmonton to a third straight Western Conference championship.

The takeaway

McDavid's historic point streak in every Oilers win this season cements his status as one of the NHL's all-time great players, joining the legendary Wayne Gretzky in accomplishing this remarkable feat. As the Oilers enter the playoffs, McDavid's elite playmaking and scoring will be crucial to their quest for a Stanley Cup championship.