Connor McDavid's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Connor McDavid.

Connor McDavid is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. Drafted first overall by the Oilers in 2015, McDavid is renowned as one of the premier players globally.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1982: Wayne Gretzky Unanimously Won Hart Memorial Trophy

In 1982, Wayne Gretzky became the first player to unanimously win the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player. McDavid is one of only two players to achieve this.

2005: John Tavares Granted Exceptional Player Status

In 2005, John Tavares was granted exceptional player status in the OHL, making him one of the players to receive this exception before McDavid.

2005: Sam Gagner's OHL Cup Record

In 2005, Sam Gagner recorded 17 points in five games during the OHL Cup tournament. McDavid surpassed this record in 2012.

2011: Aaron Ekblad Granted Exceptional Player Status

In 2011, Aaron Ekblad was granted exceptional player status in the OHL, making him one of the players to receive this exception before McDavid.

March 10, 2013: Set Franchise Record for Rookie Assists

On March 10, 2013, McDavid recorded his 37th assist of the season, setting a franchise record for rookie assists. He also tied Tim Connolly for the most rookie points in Otters history.

2013: World U-17 Hockey Challenge

In 2013, Connor McDavid participated in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, leading Team Ontario with nine points, despite a 7–6 loss to Team Pacific. He was named to the tournament all-star team after the event.

2013: Won Gold at IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2013, McDavid represented Canada and won a gold medal at the IIHF World U18 Championships.

2015: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2015, McDavid played in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Canada, he served as an alternate captain, tying for first in the tournament with 11 points and winning a gold medal after Canada defeated Russia 5-4. He was named to the media all-star team at the end of the championships.

October 5, 2016: Named Captain of the Oilers

On October 5, 2016, Connor McDavid was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers, becoming the youngest captain in NHL history at 19 years and 266 days old.

2016: TSN Hockey's Preseason Fan Poll

Between 2016 and 2021, McDavid ranked first in TSN Hockey's preseason fan poll of the top 50 players in the NHL.

2016: IIHF World Championship

In 2016, Connor McDavid played in the IIHF World Championship, scoring his first goal in the gold-medal match against Finland, helping Canada win the tournament.

2016: IIHF World Championship and World Cup of Hockey

In 2016, Connor McDavid played in the IIHF World Championship, scoring his first goal in the gold-medal match against Finland, helping Canada win the tournament. That year, he was also named captain of Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey, where he had three assists but the team was eliminated in the round-robin stage.

March 29, 2017: Oilers Clinch Playoff Berth

On March 29, 2017, the Edmonton Oilers ended a 10-year playoff drought by defeating the Los Angeles Kings, securing a berth in the 2017 playoffs.

2019: Started Season as NHL First Star of the Week

At the start of the 2019-2020 season, Connor McDavid began as the NHL First Star of the Week due to having 12 points through the first five games of the year. The Edmonton Oilers also came back from behind to win all of these games.

2019: Knee Injury and Rehabilitation

In 2019, McDavid injured his knee in the final game of the 2018-19 season but underwent a nonsurgical rehabilitation process, allowing him to return for the 2019-20 season.

2019: NHLPA Vote

In 2019, the NHLPA voted McDavid the best forward in the league.

2020: Recorded 100 Points in Shortened Season

In 2020, during the 2020-21 NHL season which was shortened to 56 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McDavid recorded 100 points for the fourth time in his career.

2020: NHLPA Vote

In 2020, the NHLPA voted McDavid the best forward in the league.

May 9, 2021: McDavid Reached 100 Points Mark

On May 9, 2021, Connor McDavid achieved 100 points in the season during a game against the Vancouver Canucks. He reached this milestone in just 53 games, making him the fastest player to reach 100 points since Mario Lemieux in the 1995-96 season.

November 23, 2021: McDavid's Point Streak Ended

On November 23, 2021, Connor McDavid's 17-game point streak ended in a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. This streak was the eighth-longest point streak to begin a season in NHL history.

2021: Hart Memorial Trophy Win

In 2021, Connor McDavid became the second player after Gretzky to unanimously win the Hart Memorial Trophy.

October 12, 2022: McDavid Reached 700 Career Points

On October 12, 2022, Connor McDavid scored a hat-trick against the Vancouver Canucks, reaching 700 career points. This achievement made him the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to reach this milestone and the fastest since the 1980s.

2023: Captain of the Oilers to Stanley Cup Final

In 2023, McDavid captained the Edmonton Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006.

April 15, 2024: McDavid Records 100th Assist of the Season

On April 15, 2024, Connor McDavid recorded his 100th assist of the 2023-24 season in a game against the San Jose Sharks, becoming the first NHL player in over three decades to achieve this feat.

2025: 4 Nations Face-Off Victory

In 2025, Connor McDavid was named alternate captain for Team Canada in the debut of the 4 Nations Face-Off. He recorded three goals, including the game-winning goal against Team USA, securing his first international gold medal since 2016 in a senior-level tournament and was named Player of the Game.