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Connor McDavid has claimed the NHL’s First Star of the Month award for October, the league announced on Sunday. The Edmonton Oilers centre delivered one of the most dominant individual months in recent NHL history, helping his team surge to the top of the Western Conference standings.
McDavid Sets Historic October Record
McDavid recorded 27 assists during October, the most by any player in a single October in NHL history. He also totalled 35 points for the month, the third-highest single-October point total in league history. His remarkable performance helped the Oilers post a 10-2-1 record and claim first place in the Western Conference.
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Minnesota Wild left-winger Kirill Kaprizov earned Second Star honours for October. Kaprizov led the entire league with 14 goals, finishing two ahead of the next-closest player. His scoring helped Minnesota go 9-3-3 during the month and move into first place in the Central Division.
Kochetkov Finishes October Undefeated
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov took Third Star honours after a flawless October. He went a perfect 9-0, posting a 1.66 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. His strong play helped the defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes finish October with the best record in the NHL.
Together, the three award winners each played a central role in their team’s success throughout October. McDavid’s historic assist total, however, stands out as the headline achievement of the month across the entire league.
