Connor McDavid posts five points in Oilers overtime win over Hurricanes

Fantasy hockey: McDavid had two goals and three assists Thursday, but his recent averages already reflect his elite production.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 23, 2026

Connor McDavid scored two goals and added three assists in Edmonton's 6-5 overtime win over Carolina on Thursday, October 22. He recorded three shots, one hit and finished plus-1 in 25:02.

The five-point game is huge by any measure, but McDavid was already producing 1.64 points per game in his recent averages before this performance. Managers who roster him are getting exactly what they paid for.

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Connor McDavid

McDavid's five-point explosion looks spectacular on its own, but it comes from a player already averaging 0.48 goals and 1.16 assists per game in his recent sample. His underlying play grades 91 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a strong read on how sustainable his scoring is. He logs 23:13 a night overall and 3:29 on the power play, ranking fifth among all Oilers skaters in power-play time.

The Oilers have three games left this week, on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. McDavid remains a fixture in lineups at his position, and this performance does not change his standing. His value was already priced in before Thursday's game, and managers should deploy him as they have been.

What to do

• Start Connor McDavid in all three of Edmonton's remaining games this week.

• Do not chase another five-point night, his recent averages already reflected elite production before Thursday.

• Keep McDavid locked into your lineup as usual, this game does not alter his roster status.

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