Connor McDavid posts five-point night in wild Oilers win over Canucks

Fantasy hockey: McDavid's one goal and four assists were a huge night, but his value was already priced in before this game at 1.64 points per game.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

Connor McDavid collected one goal and four assists on three shots in 22:03 in Edmonton's 9-7 win over Vancouver on Thursday, October 1. He posted a plus-4 rating with two blocks and no hits.

The five-point outburst was a monster performance, but McDavid was already averaging 1.64 points per game in his recent averages. His underlying play grades 91 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time, showing his scoring is sustainable. He gets two more games this week, on Saturday and Wednesday.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Connor McDavid

McDavid's recent averages show 0.48 goals, 1.16 assists, 3.5 shots and 0.59 power-play points per game across a 214-game sample. He skates 23:13 a night with 3:29 on the power play, where he works on the first unit. He ranks fifth among all Edmonton skaters in power-play ice time.

The elite process score of 91 means his offensive volume and usage should keep the points coming. With two games remaining this week and two more next week, McDavid remains a lineup anchor at center. His workload and production were already elite before Thursday's explosion.

What to do

• Keep McDavid in your lineup for his two remaining games this week, on Saturday and Wednesday.

• His five-point night does not change his roster status, as he was already producing 1.64 points per game before Thursday.

• Do not chase similar lines from McDavid every night, as his recent average sits at 1.64 points per game.

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