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Connor McDavid Has a Goal and an Assist to Lead the Oilers Past the Rangers, 4-1

Evan Bouchard added a goal and two assists, and Matt Tomkins made 28 saves in his first start for Edmonton.

  • On Sunday, Connor McDavid scored his 418th career goal, passing Glenn Anderson, and extended his NHL record season-opening assists streak to 15 games, powering the Edmonton Oilers past the New York Rangers 4-1.
  • Defenseman Evan Bouchard recorded a goal and two assists, joining Bobby Orr, Al MacInnis, and Denis Potvin as defensemen with 25-plus points in his first 15 games.
  • Journeyman goaltender Matt Tomkins stopped 28 shots in his first start for Edmonton, while the Oilers remain undefeated at 7-0 on the road.
  • Colton Dach scored twice, including an empty-netter with 39.4 seconds remaining to seal the victory. The Oilers visit New Jersey on Tuesday, while the Rangers host St. Louis.
  • McDavid leads all scorers with 39 points and is on pace to join Wayne Gretzky as the only players to reach 200 in a season, having become the fastest player to 30 assists in league history.
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Bouchard, McDavid lead explosive Oilers to 4-1 win over Rangers

NEW YORK (AP) — Connor McDavid scored a goal and extended his NHL record season-opening assists streak to 15 games, powering the Edmonton Oilers past the New York Rangers 4-1 on Sunday.

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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