Connor McDavid's impressive 22-point run in eight games is a clear sign why he still dominates the NHL

Connor McDavid has always been the kind of player who changes the temperature of a game the second he touches the puck, and when he heats up, the entire NHL feels it. Defenders back off, systems break down, and suddenly the Edmonton Oilers superstar is stacking points faster than most teams can even respond.McDavid is not just producing; he is controlling games in a way very few players in hockey history can match. He is in full command of the pace, dictating play, and turning routine shifts into dangerous possessions. When he hits this rhythm, it almost feels inevitable that he is going to end up on the scoresheet multiple times a night.

Connor McDavid’s unstoppable run highlights why he remains the NHL’s most impactful offensive force

The recent numbers tell the story clearly. McDavid has piled up 22 points in his last eight games, a total that exceeds the goal production of nine full NHL teams over the same stretch.

In just over a week, he has delivered a four-assist night, a two-goal, one-assist performance, a so-called quiet one-assist outing, followed by another multi-point game with two goals and two assists, and then a game with a goal and an assist.

This is not a spike. It is consistency at a level that barely seems fair.His season totals reinforce the dominance. McDavid sits at 21 goals and 37 assists, giving him 58 points through 35 games, keeping him firmly among the NHL’s elite scorers and central to the Oilers’ push.

Zoom out even further, and the career numbers underline a generational résumé: 747 games played, 382 goals, 758 assists, and 1,140 career points. Those are video game totals built in real time against the best players in the world.This is simply what Connor McDavid does. When the Edmonton Oilers need momentum, structure, or pure offensive spark, he provides it. When he finds this type of groove, there is not much any opponent can do except try to limit the damage. Seasons change, players come and go, but McDavid’s ability to take over stretches of the NHL calendar continues to separate him from almost everyone else on the ice.Also Read: Connor McDavid reacts as Edmonton Oilers show strong offensive form in 9-goal win over Seattle Kraken