Connor McDavid Makes History: Sets New NHL Record for Most Assists in Single Playoff Run Surpassing Wayne Gretzky

Sports | June 16, 2024, 5:44 a.m.

In a historical feat, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record for most assists in a single postseason during Game 4 against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. McDavid's third assist of the night marked his 32nd of the postseason, breaking Gretzky's record of 31 set in 1987. With 38 points in total during the playoffs, McDavid leads the league and is just nine points away from Gretzky's all-time record of 48 set in 1984-85. While Edmonton secured a crucial 8-1 victory in Game 4, they now face a 3-1 deficit in the series. To clinch the Stanley Cup, McDavid may need to continue his exceptional performance. Only one team in history has managed to overcome a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup final, illustrating the tough challenge ahead for the Oilers.