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Edmonton Oilers superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have finally punched their tickets to the Stanley Cup Final. En route to the title series, the star-duo has made their way into an exclusive list of NHL greats for most points per game in the postseason.
Connor McDavid is now third in the entire history of the NHL playoffs with 106 points in just 67 postseason games, which translates to a P/GP of 1.58. Right behind McDavid is his on-ice partner Leon Draisaitl, who has a P/GP of 1.57 with 105 points in 67 games.
Above McDavid and Draisaitl on the list of highest points per game in Stanley Cup Playoffs history are two legendary names, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Gretzky holds the top spot with 1.84 points per game over 208 games. Following him is Mario Lemieux with a points per game average of 1.61 over 107 games.
Sportsnet's info-graphic also listed the players trailing McDavid and Draisaitl. Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche is fifth on the list with a P/GP of 1.30 and 114 points in 88 games. Mikko Rantanen, also from the Avalanche, holds a P/GP of 1.25, having scored 101 points in 81 games.
One of the greatest defensemen in hockey history, Bobby Orr is the eighth name on the list who recorded a P/GP of 1.24 with 92 points in 74 games. Next is Mike Bossy for his P/GP of 1.24, recording 160 points in 129 playoff games. Rounding out the list is Hall of Famer Jari Kurri with a P/GP of 1.17 for 233 points in 200 games.
Fans react to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisatl’s P/GP feat
Fans were quick to react to the Oilers superstar duo’s achievement. Most Edmonton fans were happy and predicted that the two would advance up the list by the end of the final series.
“They’ll be 2nd & 3rd by the end of the finals.”
“I call them Leonnor McDraisatl,” quipped one fan.
“That's what the American media are ignorant of. Those fans don't see these stats. There hasn't been a one two punch combo since those two greats before then, who have one cups,” wrote another user.
"What's nuts is the games played" another fan commented.
Fans acknowledged how effective McDavid and Drsaitl have been for the team. Some fans pointed out that half the players in the top 10 on the list played for the Oilers at some point.
“The Oilers have three of the top four for a northern outpost,” wrote another fan.
Now Connor McDavid and Co. will be looking to enhance their playoff records with a dominant display in the best-of-seven game series and finally bring the Stanley Cup home.
