The greatness that is Connor McDavid continues.
In the Edmonton Oilers’ 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night, the reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner picked up his 53rd assist of the season on Evan Bouchard’s empty-net goal to seal the victory.
The @EdmontonOilers wrapped up their road trip with a win and captain Connor McDavid reached the 700-assist milestone in the process.#NHLStats: https://t.co/lnK8Afsn2P pic.twitter.com/WBEhEmqsCK
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 2, 2025
It also marked the 700th assist of McDavid’s already illustrious NHL career, making him the 61st player in league history to accomplish the feat. The Oilers captain reached the milestone in 699 games, making him the third-fastest player to 700 helpers. Only Hockey Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky (478) and Mario Lemieux (579).
The Richmond Hill, Ontario native is three assists behind catching the recently inducted Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick for 60th all time. McDavid is eighth among active NHL skaters in helpers. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby leads the crew with 1,048 assists.
It’s another milestone McDavid has reached this season in quick fashion. Back in November, he notched his 1,000th NHL point in his 659th game, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach the mark.
In 54 games this season, the 28-year-old has scored 22 goals and 53 assists for 75 points. He is fourth in assists and tied for fourth in points.
Outside of winning the Stanley Cup, there isn’t much McDavid hasn’t done in this game. He’s won five Art Ross Trophies, the Rocket Richard Trophy, four Ted Lindsay Awards and three Hart Trophies. He has posted over 100 points in seven of his first nine seasons in the league (97 points in the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season), including a career-high 153 points during the 2022-23 campaign. Currently, he’s on pace for 105 points.
In 699 appearances, McDavid has scored 357 goals and 1,057 points. He is second in Oilers history in assists and points behind Gretzky.
McDavid recently became a Canadian hero when he scored the game-winning goal in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final against the United States, further staking his claim as one of the best ever.
The Oilers (35-21-4) are still in second place in the Pacific Division, two points back of the Vegas Golden Knights for first.
