Connor McDavid has started the 2026–27 NHL season like a man in a hurry. After a two-goal, three-assist night in a 6–2 win at Utah on 17 October, the Edmonton Oilers captain had 23 points in eight games, leading the league and matching Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux for the most assists through a player's first eight games of a season.
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Connor McDavid Fact File
| Full name | Connor Andrew McDavid |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 January 1997 (age 29) |
| Place of birth | Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (raised in Newmarket) |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Position | Centre (shoots left) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Current team | Edmonton Oilers (captain since 2016) |
| Shirt number | 97 |
| Drafted | 1st overall, 2015 |
Career History
| Years | Team | Games | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | Erie Otters (OHL) | – | – | 285 |
| 2015–2020 | Edmonton Oilers | 351 | 162 | 469 |
| 2020–2026 | Edmonton Oilers | 443 | 247 | 751 |
| NHL total | 2015–2026 | 794 | 409 | 1,220 |
NHL regular season only, through the end of 2025–26 (Hockey-Reference). His 23 points in eight games so far in 2026–27 are not included.
Early Years: Exceptional Status
McDavid grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, and was so far ahead of his peers that in 2012 he was granted exceptional player status to join the Ontario Hockey League at just 15. The Erie Otters took him first overall, and over three seasons he scored 285 points, captaining the side in 2014–15 when he put up 120 points in 47 games. Edmonton made him the first pick of the 2015 NHL Draft.
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The Breakthrough: Captain at 19
On 5 October 2016 the Oilers named him captain aged 19 years and 266 days, the youngest in NHL history. He responded with 100 points, the Art Ross Trophy, the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 2016–17, then won the scoring title again in 2017–18. Wear the famous number with our Connor McDavid 97 Jersey Frame Men's T-Shirt.
Peak Years: 153 Points and Playoff Heartbreak
In 2022–23 McDavid scored 64 goals and 153 points, the most in a season since 1996, sweeping the Hart, Art Ross, Ted Lindsay and Rocket Richard. The next year he reached 100 assists, tying the NHL single-season record, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP even though Edmonton lost the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to Florida in seven games. The Panthers beat them again in the 2025 Final.
Internationally, he scored the winning goal for Canada against the USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025. Keep warm on the bleachers in our Connor McDavid Men's Hoodie.
Recent Seasons
McDavid signed a two-year contract extension with Edmonton in October 2025, then produced 138 points in 2025–26 to win his sixth Art Ross Trophy and fifth Ted Lindsay Award. At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina he was voted tournament MVP as Canada took silver, beaten 2–1 by the USA in overtime in the final. The Oilers fell to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2026 playoffs, but his start to 2026–27 suggests he is as hungry as ever.
Honours
NHL awards
- Hart Trophy: 2017, 2021, 2023
- Art Ross Trophy: 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026
- Ted Lindsay Award: 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2026
- Rocket Richard Trophy: 2023
- Conn Smythe Trophy: 2024
International
- 4 Nations Face-Off winner (2025)
- Olympic silver medal (2026), tournament MVP
Off the Ice
McDavid married Lauren Kyle in Muskoka, Ontario, in July 2024. He has also helped raise money for Indigenous children in Edmonton to take part in sport.
FAQs
How old is Connor McDavid?
Connor McDavid was born on 13 January 1997, so he is 29 years old.
Where was Connor McDavid born?
He was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and grew up in nearby Newmarket.
How tall is Connor McDavid?
He is 6 ft 2 in, about 1.88 m.
What teams has Connor McDavid played for?
He played junior hockey for the Erie Otters in the OHL and has spent his entire NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers since 2015.
How many points did Connor McDavid score in 2022–23?
He scored 153 points, including 64 goals, the highest single-season total since 1996.
Has Connor McDavid won the Stanley Cup?
Not yet. He reached the Final in 2024 and 2025, losing both to Florida, but won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2024.
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