McDavid earns first star in NHL’s monthly awards

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid was selected as the NHL's top player for October on Sunday. Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild and Pyotr Kochetkov of the Carolina Hurricanes earned second and third places respectively. McDavid shattered the record for most assists in a single October, tallying 27, a league-first. He also amassed 35 points, placing him third in October history for most points scored.

The Oilers enjoyed a perfect month, posting a 10-2-1 record and claiming the top spot in the Western Conference. Kaprizov led the league with 14 goals, surpassing the second highest scorer by two. He contributed to the Wild's 9-3-3 record and their ascension to the top of the Central Division. Kochetkov posted a flawless month, recording 9 wins, zero losses, and a 1.66 GAA and .919 save percentage. His efforts led the defending Stanley Cup champions to the best record in the NHL for October.