McDavid Prioritizes Oilers' Play Over Scoring Tear

Connor McDavid has 23 points in eight games, the NHL's top total, but he said he is more concerned with how Edmonton is playing. The Oilers are 6-1-1 under Mike Babcock, who has used McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together with Vasily Podkolzin because several forwards are injured. Babcock noted that the line combination may not continue once those players return.

Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of Edmonton's first eight games, totaling six goals and 17 assists. His 23 points are the most by any NHL player through eight contests since Mario Lemieux posted 27 in 1995-96. McDavid also has two five-point outings this season, the 15th and 16th such games of his career.

Edmonton sits at 6-1-1 under Mike Babcock. With multiple forwards injured, Babcock has used McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin together, though he said that arrangement may change when others return. Babcock emphasized the line's plus-19 rather than individual scoring. Edmonton next hosts Minnesota and Kirill Kaprizov on Tuesday.

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