Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been on a remarkable assist streak, recording 18 assists in his last seven games, the most since Mario Lemieux's 19 assists in 1997. Despite this, McDavid is experiencing a nine-game goal drought, humorously stating he's focusing on how many assists he can get rather than scoring goals, with a record of 0-21-21 in his last nine games. This goalless streak has occurred ahead of the Oilers' home game against L.A., where McDavid joked about not shooting the puck anymore. His efforts have led him to lead the NHL in points with 21 assists during his goalless streak, although he has only managed to score one goal in his last 12 games, contrasting with his previous season's 64-goal achievement and putting him on pace for 31 goals this season.
Despite many in the crowd yelling βSHOOT,β we know McDavid wasnβt doing that (with the funny comment this morning). McDavid has an incredible 18 assists in his last 22 periods. Hymanβs 38th β two away from his first 40-goal season. #Oilers
Despite many in the crowd yelling βSHOOT,β we know McDavid wasnβt doing that (with the funny comment this morning). McDavid has an incredible 18 assists in his last seven games. Hymanβs 38th β two away from his first 40-goal season. #Oilers
EDM Goal - Oilers equalize with 23.1 seconds left in the period. McDavid to Hyman, one-timer. 1-1.
McDavid - somehow only 1 goal in past 12 https://t.co/pMhf8NViQu
Connor McDavid hasn't scored a goal in his last nine games π Will he light the lamp tonight against the Kings? https://t.co/4jQGUGwRew
Since he started his 9-game goalless streak, McDavid leads the NHL in points with 21 assists. But somehow, last yearβs 64-goal man is on pace for 31. https://t.co/rBk63bMo5q
Oilers captain Connor McDavid is in a nine-game goal scoring drought ahead of Monday's home game against. L.A. When asked, he joked: βI've decided I'm just going to see how many assists I can get." @sportsnetspec has the story from Edmonton. https://t.co/zOTLOEJQWB
"I've decided I'm just gonna see how many assists I can get... I'm not gonna shoot the puck anymore." Connor McDavid on his nine-game goal drought. π https://t.co/zaQhnmIx5w
'I want to see how many assists I can get': McDavid jokes about goal slump https://t.co/sWDy0u4caB
βI want to see how many assists I can getβ¦β π Having only scored one goal over his last 10 games, Connor McDavid jokes with reporters that he has chosen not to shoot anymore: https://t.co/NXP20YyZKh https://t.co/hCHqPsI6Ra
Connor McDavid of the @EdmontonOilers has 18 assists in his last seven games, the most assists by an NHL player over a seven-game span since Mario Lemieux had 19 from January 2-15, 1997. Lemieux did not record an assist in his next eight games though he did score 10 goals. https://t.co/w0BAepL705
Connor McDavid, who's gone 0-21-21 in his last nine games: "I've decided I'm just going to see how many assists I can get. That's the focus. I'm not going to shoot the puck anymore. I'm not going to score any more goals. "No, of course I want to score. I want to produce. (1/2)
Hyman scores on a breakaway. That's his second of the game and No. 37 on the season, a career high. What a campaign he's having. Draisaitl and McDavid get the helpers. Oilers pull within one. 3-2 Flames
Hymanβs second of the hockey game marks a new career-high. His 37th brings the Oilers within one. #Oilers
Hyman scores on an Oilers power play. That's his 35th goal of the season. 3-2 Wild.
Connor McDavid assist count in the last five games: ππππππππππππππ 14 apples in his last five. Absurd. #Oilers