Oilers’ Connor McDavid shares team-first reaction to breaking Wayne Gretzky record

Oilers' star player Connor McDavid celebrated a team-first victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, breaking a record previously held by Wayne Gretzky. In the Battle of Alberta, McDavid contributed two assists as the Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-0 win at Rogers Place. McDavid's performance has been nothing short of outstanding this season, with 36 points in just 13 games, exceeding the 12-game mark that Gretzky, Aho, and Linseman achieved in their respective seasons.

After the win, McDavid emphasized the team's accomplishment, stating that winning the game was the main objective. The Oilers' triumph snapped Calgary's four-game winning streak, marking their ninth victory in 13 games. McDavid's stellar form has seen him become the NHL's top performer, while the Oilers currently lead the Western Conference, trailing by two points from the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.

McDavid's recent 25-assist month ties him with Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, and he remains just four games away from matching his career-long 17-game point streak.