Connor McDavid blows past Mark Messier in assist record
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Connor McDavid continues to find different ways to marvel fans across the NHL, but he's recently turned heads by surpassing Mark Messier for the most assists in franchise company.
According to Hockey Latest, Connor McDavid closed out 2024 in style, passing Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier into third place on the franchise's all-time scoring list. Connor McDavid now sits at 1,036 points compared to Mark Messier's 1,034.
Let's face it -- Connor McDavid is the best player on the planet, and he continues to deliver year after year.
Connor McDavid made history against Utah HC
During the Edmonton Oilers last game against Utah HC, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins ripped home his 8th goal of the season to put the Oil up 2-1, but Connor McDavid quietly made history, surpassing the great Mark Messier in 3rd most assists all time.
That capped an incredible year for McDavid, who became only the third player in NHL history to record 180 points in a calendar year. Only Wayne Gretzky, who did it nine times, and Mario Lemieux, who did it three times, can say that.
McDavid 2024: 42 goals, 138 assists. Just a little shy of Mario Lemieux in 1988 and his 200 points are most definitely a testament to greatness.
-Hockey Latest
McDavid 2024: 42 goals, 138 assists. Just a little shy of Mario Lemieux in 1988 and his 200 points are most definitely a testament to greatness.
-Hockey Latest
Connor McDavid is also rapidly ascending up the scoring ladder this season. He's currently sitting in a deadlock tie for 3rd place with Nikita Kucherov and Mikko Rantanen sitting at 54 points.
Just above him his Leon Draisait with 56 points.
While Leon Draisaitl is making a strong case to win the Hart Trophy this season, Oilers Central would like to tip their cap to Connor McDavid for surpassing Mark Messier for 3rd most assists in Oilers history.
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