Oilers’ Connor McDavid Gets Slightly Downturned Prediction Ahead of 2026-27 Season

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Expectations surrounding Connor McDavid remain sky-high after another scoring title with the Edmonton Oilers. 1 player in all formats and projected him to finish with 135 points this season, per Oilers fantasy outlook published Aug. 11. McDavid led the NHL with 138 points, 90 assists and 54 power-play points in 2025-26. McDavid Coming Off Another NHL-Leading SeasonMcDavid’s 138-point performance last season marked the second-highest total of his career. For McDavid, NHL.com views it as a reasonable expectation.