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McDavid's Five-Point Night Pushes Season Total to 23

Connor McDavid recorded two goals and three assists in Edmonton's 6-2 victory over Utah. He has 23 points in eight games, leading the NHL, and tied Mark Messier's franchise record with a goal 40 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman returned from a six-game absence and scored, while Leon Draisaitl added a goal and an assist.

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Connor McDavid's five-point night helped Edmonton beat Utah 6-2 on the road. He now has 23 points in eight contests, built on six goals and 17 assists, the most in the NHL. His goal 40 seconds in tied Mark Messier's franchise record for opening-minute scores.

Leon Draisaitl added a goal and an assist, Vasily Podkolzin recorded two helpers, and Zach Hyman scored after missing six games. Mathieu Joseph and

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