Connor McDavid Records 34 Points in 12 Games to Start 2026-27 NHL Season

Connor McDavid has recorded 34 points through his first 12 games, outscoring Alex Killorn's entire 82-game total from the previous season.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has recorded 34 points through the first 12 games of the 2026-27 NHL season. Averaging 2.83 points per game, McDavid is currently on a statistical pace to reach approximately 238 points over an 84-game schedule, which would surpass Wayne Gretzky’s single-season record of 215 points set in 1985-86. McDavid has played all but 32 minutes of the season alongside teammate Leon Draisaitl under head coach Mike Babcock.

Elsewhere in the league, New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made his debut against the Dallas Stars following a trade from Winnipeg for Dawson Mercer. The Devils, who previously ranked as low as 31st in team save percentage, acquired Hellebuyck to stabilize a roster featuring defenseman Luke Hughes. In Montreal, rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler has posted a 6-1-0 record with a .942 save percentage and a 1.54 goals-against average through seven games, challenging incumbent starter Jakub Dobes.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews reached 800 career points in 703 games, the fastest in franchise history. Matthews has 20 points and nine goals through 14 games this season, including a 22.5% shooting percentage. In Detroit, defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned as a restricted free agent ahead of a December 1 eligibility deadline, while captain Dylan Larkin has recorded six points in 10 games following an offseason trade request.