McDavid extends season-opening assist streak to 14 games

Nugent-Hopkins scored twice to pace the offense.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has his second goal of the game and Connor McDavid extends his season-opening assist streak to 14 ga Via @NHL on X

What happened: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals Saturday night, while Connor McDavid tallied an assist to extend his season-opening streak to 14 games. McDavid's helper established an NHL record for the longest assist streak to begin a season.

Why it matters: The performance marks a productive stretch for Nugent-Hopkins, who missed two weeks with an injury sustained in preseason training. McDavid's consistent setup work continues to anchor Edmonton's offense during the opening month of the 2026-27 campaign.

By the numbers: 14: Consecutive games with an assist by McDavid to begin the 2026-27 campaign, the longest season-opening run in NHL history.

What to watch: Edmonton continues its regular-season slate next week as McDavid attempts to extend his assist streak to 15 games.

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@NHL 2026-10-31T19:44:36.187846+00:00

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