McDavid posts 23 points in eight games, pace for 242

Gretzky lone 200-point man with four such seasons

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Will Connor McDavid reach 200 points this season? He currently has 23 points in eight games and is on pace for 242.... Via @NHL on X

What happened: McDavid opened with 6 goals and 17 assists for the league scoring lead. His

Why it matters: Wayne Gretzky remains the only player to clear 200 points, doing it four times. A run at that mark would reset the modern scoring ceiling.

By the numbers: 23 points in 8 games; 242-point pace;

What to watch: The next stretch shows if the scoring rate holds past the opening weeks.

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