Connor McDavid scored on a short-handed breakaway and set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ power-play score, helping the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night.

In the NHL, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid floats all boats. Every year-end summary includes iconic goals, a points per 60 over 2.5, and a five-on-five goal share well over 50 percent. Add in power-play totals, and McDavid’s numbers annually touch the very outer marker of NHL performance.

Connor McDavid ’s hot streak in December has grabbed leaguewide attention. The Edmonton Oilers captain continues to lift his game as the calendar turns. His recent stretch with 20 points in his last seven games shows his elite skills as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy approach.