Connor McDavid Sets NHL Record for Fastest 30-Assist Start
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The Edmonton Oilers captain surpassed Wayne Gretzky's mark in just 15 games.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has established a new NHL record for the fastest player to reach 30 assists in a single season, as first reported by Sportsnet. McDavid achieved the milestone in 15 games after recording a second-period power-play goal assist for Evan Bouchard during a Sunday night game against the New York Rangers on Nov. 1, 2026.
McDavid broke the previous record held by Wayne Gretzky, who reached 30 assists in 16 games during the 1984-85 season, according to Sportsnet. The 30-year-old three-time Hart Trophy winner has also maintained a streak of at least one assist in every Oilers game this season; Sportsnet notes he has now reached 15 consecutive games with an assist, having broken the previous NHL record for that feat on Thursday.
Beyond the playmaking, Sportsnet reports that McDavid has recorded nine goals and 39 total points through the first 15 games of the season. He is currently tracking toward 218 points if he maintains this pace over an 84-game schedule. The Oilers are scheduled to play the Devils on Tuesday.