The Edmonton Oilers are on a torrid start in 2026-27. They have been running through teams in the NHL this year. A major reason for this is the impeccable play of captain Connor McDavid. Against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, McDavid showed once again why this run he's on is unlike anything we've seen.

McDavid provided an assist on Vasily Podkolzin's opening goal against the Red Wings. This assist gave him 34 points on the season already. It also broke an Oilers franchise record, as noted by Sportsnet Stats.

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