* Connor McDavid continued his historic start to the season with another five-point performance and became the fourth player in NHL history to hit 30 points in 10 games or fewer. The Oilers captain is on pace for 260 points – 45 more than Wayne Gretzky’s current single-season record.
* David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy both posted four points in Boston’s 6-0 win with the latter achieving a feat only nine other defensemen in NHL history have done.
* Friday’s two-game slate begins with the Canadiens visiting Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks in their final game before the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic on Sunday.
McDAVID PASSES 30-POINT MARK, CONTINUES PACE FOR HISTORIC SEASON
Connor McDavid (2-3—5) and Leon Draisaitl (2-3—5) both factored on all five Edmonton tallies to lift the Oilers to a multi-goal, third-period comeback win as the captain surpassed the 30-point mark in just 10 games (8-23—31 in 10 GP). McDavid became the second player in NHL history to record three five-point outings within his first 10 games of a season, following Mario Lemieux (1992-93 & 1988-89), as he continued his torrid start to the 2026-27 campaign.
A breakdown of McDavid’s performance, point by point:
First point:
* Extended his season-opening assist streak to 10 games, a feat only three others have achieved (Sebastian Aho: 12 GP in 2018-19, Ken Linseman: 12 GP in 1985-86 & Wayne Gretzky: 12 GP in 1982-83).
Second point:
* Established an NHL mark for most assists through the first 10 games of a season (22), surpassing Lemieux (21 in 1988-89).
Third point:
* Recorded his sixth three-point outing in 10 games. Only five other players have posted as many through their first 10 games of a season: Lemieux (7 in 1995-96 & 1988-89; 6 in 1992-93), Gretzky (7 in 1984-85), Draisaitl (6 in 2021-22), Gilbert Perreault (6 in 1975-76) and Cy Denneny (6 in 1921-22).
Fourth point:
* Became the fourth player in League history to hit the 30-point mark in 10 games or fewer. The others: Lemieux (3x: 8 GP in 1988-89, 9 GP in 1995-96 & 9 GP in 1992-93), Mike Bossy (10 GP in 1984-85)and Gretzky (10 GP in 1984-85).
* Matched the fifth-most three-assist games in NHL history, tying Sidney Crosby (67).
Fifth point:
* Moved into fourth on the NHL’s all-time list for five-point games, passing Marcel Dionne, Steve Yzerman and Jari Kurri. The list is topped by Gretzky (96), Lemieux (51) and Phil Esposito (19).
* Along with Draisaitl, became the fourth set of teammates to record five points in the same game at least four times. The others: Gretzky and Kurri (8x), Bossy and Bryan Trottier (7x) as well as Ron Francis and Lemieux (4x).
PASTRNAK, McAVOY CLIMB BRUINS LISTS WITH FOUR POINTS APIECE
David Pastrnak (2-2—4) and Charlie McAvoy (0-4—4) powered the Bruins offense in their 6-0 win over the Predators in what was Boston’s highest-scoring shutout win since March 19, 2023 (7-0 at BUF). The duo marked the second time in 25 years that the Bruins had a forward and defenseman each post four points in the same game, following March 6, 2018 (Brad Marchand: 5 & Torey Krug: 4).
* Pastrnak became the eighth player in Bruins history with 20 career four-point games and also passed Patrice Bergeron (109 GP) for the fifth-most multi-assist games in franchise history. Pastrnak boosted his career totals at home to 233-268—501, which passed Bobby Orr (500) for the sixth-most home points in Bruins history.
* McAvoy climbed several franchise lists throughout the night, including becoming the club’s third defenseman with multiple four-assist games, joiningOrr(13 GP) and Ray Bourque (5 GP). McAvoy also set the Bruins benchmark for most assists in a player’s first home game of a season, a distinction previously held by Patrice Bergeron and Bill Cowley (both w/ 3).
ROBERTSON TALLIES AGAINST TALLEST GOALTENDER IN NHL HISTORY
Nick Robertson recorded two goals to help the Penguins defeat the Panthers, with Florida’s lineup featuring 6-foot-9 goaltender Cooper Black who made his NHL debut and became the tallest netminder in League history. Black also tied skaters Zdeno Chara, Curtis Douglas and Matt Rempe as the tallest players in NHL history.
* Robertson, at 5 feet 9 inches, became the first player to score a regular-season goal on a goaltender that was a foot taller than him since 5-foot-7 David Desharnais did so against 6-foot-7 Ben Bishop (Feb. 5, 2018). Of note, 5-foot-6 Rocco Grimaldi tallied three on Bishop in the 2019 First Round.
* Robertson’s older brother, Jason, recorded two assists in the Stars’ victory, including one on the overtime winner by Roope Hintz – who also had the tying goal with 2:00 left in regulation. Robertson (466 GP) became the third-fastest player in franchise history to reach 500 NHL points behind Minnesota North Stars forwards Neal Broten (461 GP on Dec. 8, 1987) and Dino Ciccarelli (465 GP on March 25, 1987).
McTAVISH, HOLLOWAY HELP BLUES BEST GOLDEN KNIGHTS AT HOME
Mason McTavish (1-0—1) and Dylan Holloway (2-1—3) both found the back of the net to help the Blues defeat the Golden Knights at Enterprise Center and extend their season-opening home point streak to four games (3-0-1) – their longest since 2017-18 (5-0-0).
* McTavish (6-4—10) and Holloway (3-7—10) each hit the 10-point mark on the season, marking the first time since 2022-23 (2) that the Blues have featured multiple players averaging a point per game through the team’s first 10 games of a campaign.
AROUND THE RINKS WITH #NHLSTATS: LIVE UPDATES
A 12-game night meant many more #NHLStats from stars throughout the League. Click here to read every note from Thursday’s edition of Live Updates.
* Matthew Schaefer (1-0—1) found the back of the net and tied Doug Bodger (68) for the seventh-most points by a teenage defenseman in NHL history behind Phil Housley (132), Rasmus Dahlin (84), Ray Bourque (79), Rick Hampton (76), Bobby Orr (72) and Scott Stevens (70).
* Kyle Connor collected his team-leading ninth goal through 10 games this season as the Jets played their final contest before hosting the Canadiens in the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 25 (7 p.m. ET on TNT, SN, TVAS, truTV, HBO Max). Connor’s 0.90 goals-per-game rate would mark the League’s second highest entering an outdoor contest behind former teammate Patrik Laine (1.00 G/GP before 2016 HC).
* Yaroslav Askarov made a career-high 41 stops, while Collin Graf (1-1—2) and Zack Ostapchuk scored shorthanded goals as the Sharks defeated the Senators. Askarov’s total included a save-of-the-year candidate from when he robbed Drake Batherson of an open net late in the second period.
QUICK CLICKS
* Ron Duguay, popular Rangers player during late 1970s, dies at 69
* Blake Coleman receives warm welcome back to Calgary
* Dougie Hamilton making impact for Devils season after trade speculation
* Hurricanes present Frederik Andersen with Stanley Cup championship ring
* 2027 Draft Diary: Landon DuPont
CANADIENS SET FOR FINAL GAME BEFORE HERITAGE CLASSIC
The Canadiens (4-3-2, 10 points) travel to Chicago to face Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks in Montreal’s final game before visiting the Jets outdoors at Princess Auto Stadium for the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic (Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. ET on SN, TVAS, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX). Montreal enters Friday’s contest with points in four of its last five games (3-1-1 since Oct. 10).
* The Canadiens (2-2-0) will play their fifth outdoor game (also 2016 WC, NHL100 Classic, 2011 HC & 2003 HC) and break a tie with the Maple Leafs (2-2-0 in 4 GP) for the most by a Canadian-based franchise. Only five franchises have appeared in more NHL outdoor games than the Canadiens: the Blackhawks (7 GP), Rangers (6 GP), Bruins (6 GP), Penguins (6 GP) and Flyers (6 GP).
* Click here for an #NHLStats Pack with more notes ahead of Sunday’s outdoor game and click here for the event’s interactive information guide.
* In celebration of the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic, the NHL and Jets announced a $150,000 NHL Unites Legacy Project investment to expand opportunities for girls and women to play, coach and build careers in hockey across Winnipeg and Manitoba. Jets Hockey Development Girls Learn to Play is the first program of its kind in Winnipeg specifically for girls aged 6 to 10 who are new to hockey. The inaugural program began Sept. 2 and concluded Oct. 22 with a special graduation ceremony, where participants received LTP certificates and commemorative tickets to the upcoming Heritage Classic. Read more about it here.
* The Stanley Cup, Hart Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy journeyed to Pikangikum – a remote community only accessible by plane year-round – and spent the day at Eenchokay Birchstick School with students and family. Nearly the entire community came out to take part in the festivities, joined by alumnus and Stanley Cup champion Andrew Ference, which included an official welcome, a cultural gift exchange, special visit with community elders and lots of hockey inside the school gym and outside on the ball hockey rink. The Jets and NHL STREET donated 120 hockey sticks and 100-plus balls for their outdoor rink while Tim Hortons donated 1,600 NHL Trading Cards and 3,000 Timbits.
