EDMONTON, Alberta (Associated Press) Connor McDavid He now holds the NHL postseason record for most assists, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's three. Match 4 Stanley Cup Finals.
McDavid had 32 goals in the playoffs, assisting on goals by Darnell Nurse, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Dylan Holloway, and was a key part of the Edmonton Oilers' victory. A big 8-1 victory The longtime captain and face of the league was only interested in winning and the series, and breaking Gretzky's record was the only thing that saved the team from a sweep by the Florida Panthers.
“Obviously it's not a focus where we are right now,” said McDavid, who also scored his first goal in his first Finals game, “but I know what he means to this game. It's not a focus, yeah.”
His teammates were full of praise for the leader and best player who made history.
“That's pretty special,” said forward Connor Brown, who has known McDavid since they played junior hockey together for the Erie Otters. “Connor probably wouldn't admit it, but he should be proud of that. It's not a coincidence. I've known Connor a long time, and it's not a coincidence that he's the kind of player he is.”
McDavid has 38 points in 22 games, the most of any playoff player, and Holloway said it's “incredible” that McDavid has surpassed Gretzky.
“Most of Gretzky's records are considered nearly unbeatable, but Dabo is right on that level,” Holloway said. “It's just a special feeling to watch. He leads by example every day on and off the ice. I couldn't be happier.”
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