CONNOR MCDAVID

McDavid Decides It Late in Edmonton Win

Even-strength helper plus an empty-net goal finish a two-point night

Connor McDavid had a direct hand in the finish. He recorded a two-point night as the Oilers beat Seattle 3-1. He recorded an even-strength assist and added the empty-net goal, finishing with 1 goal, 1 assist (2 points) on 4 shots, plus 1 takeaway and 1 giveaway. McDavid skated 26:17 over 27 shifts, second among Edmonton skaters and first among forwards, and he was +2 on the night. By strength, his production split as: even strength — 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point, 3 shots; empty net — 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 1 shot. Season numbers show this game fits his early scoring output: he has 7 points in 2 games for the season.