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Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL’s first star after 10-point week

Dec 15, 2025 | 11:39 AM

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named the NHL’s first star of the week.

The superstar centre had a league-leading 10 points (four goals, six assists) in four games last week as the Oilers posted a 2-1-1 record to hold down the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

McDavid scored twice, including the tying goal with two seconds remaining in regulation, in Edmonton’s 4-3 overtime loss to Buffalo on Tuesday.

He had his 12th career four-assist performance in a 4-1 win over Detroit on Thursday, then had two goals and an assist in a 6-3 rout over Toronto on Saturday.