Connor McDavid posts two points in Oilers win over Rangers

Fantasy hockey: McDavid's goal and assist against New York fit his usual elite production, with four games remaining this week. Fantasy impact.

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

Connor McDavid had one goal and one assist in 23:22 of ice time as Edmonton beat the Rangers 4-1 on Sunday, November 1. He added six shots and finished plus-2 in the victory.

The two points and six shots match his usual output, and with four games left this week (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) he remains one of fantasy's most productive options.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Connor McDavid

McDavid's recent averages show 0.48 goals, 1.16 assists and 3.5 shots a night, so the six-shot effort against New York is well above his typical volume. His underlying play grades 91 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a measure of how sustainable his scoring is. He averages 23:13 a night and logs 3:29 on the power play, ranking fifth among all Edmonton skaters in power-play time.

The Oilers center ranks No. 1 in fantasy projections and plays four more times this week, giving him ample opportunity to pile up production. He averages 1.64 points per game and 0.59 power-play points per game, putting him ahead of Leon Draisaitl by about 28 projected points the rest of the way. Start him in all formats.

Connor Hellebuyck

What to do

• Start McDavid in all four of his remaining games this week.

• Keep him in every lineup as the clear No. 1 fantasy center.

• Expect elite volume with four games left and top-tier underlying play.

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