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McDavid for MVP? Assessing the choices for top NHL awards
Connor McDavid has put together the first 150-point season in the NHL since the mid-1990s, Erik Karlsson is the first defenceman to hit 100 points in more than 30 years and the Boston Bruins made history by setting the single-season wins record.
Oilers' Connor McDavid becomes sixth player in NHL history to record 150 points in single season
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Crosby becomes 15th NHL player to reach 1,500 points
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby collected two goals and an assist on Saturday afternoon to become the 15th player in NHL history to record 1,500 career points.
Oilers' McDavid becomes 6th NHL player to record 150 points in a season, 1st since Lemieux in 1995-96
Connor McDavid keeps raising the bar this season.
McDavid becomes first player in 27 years to reach 150 points
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had a goal and an assist in the first period of his club's against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
Nugent-Hopkins reaches 100 points as Oilers beat Ducks, gain ground in division race with 6th straight win
When Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the top overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2011, many thought he would be on the verge of a couple 100-point seasons.
McDavid scores 300th career goal, Skinner posts 43-save shutout as Oilers beat Kings
Connor McDavid scored his 300th career goal, Stuart Skinner made 43 saves for Edmonton's first shutout of the season and the Oilers defeated the visiting Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Thursday.