Connor McDavid continues to rewrite history in Oilers' game 5 victory

He joined Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux as the only players in NHL history to achieve 40 points in a single postseason. McDavid entered the game with 38 points and swiftly assisted Zach Hyman's power play goal. Shortly after, he netted a goal of his own, reaching the 40-point mark and propelling the Oilers to a commanding 3-0 lead.

But McDavid wasn't finished. On another power play, he showcased his dazzling skills, maneuvering through the Panthers' defense to assist Corey Perry for another goal, extending Edmonton's lead to 4-1.

By the midpoint of Game 5, McDavid had accumulated nine points over his last six periods of play, underscoring his outstanding playoff performance.

This season has been outstanding for McDavid overall. He became only the fourth player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a single season, marking his fourth time leading the league in assists.

In the regular season, he notched 32 goals and amassed a total of 132 points, marking the second-highest tally of his career. During these playoffs, McDavid has excelled, scoring seven goals and assisting on 34 others, bringing his total to 41 points�eight more than his tally in the 2022 postseason.

Source: Hockey Latest