Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been selected as the NHL's first star of the week for the second consecutive time. The 28-year-old recorded five goals and five assists over four games, leading the league in scoring during that span. His performance helped the Oilers secure three wins and improve their standing in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid continued his dominant form by earning the NHL's first star honors for the second week in a row, as announced on December 22, 2025. Over the past seven days, McDavid amassed 10 points with five goals and five assists in four games, scoring in each outing. This output propelled the Oilers to a 3-1-0 record, including victories against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, and Vegas Golden Knights.
In the most recent game, a home win over the Golden Knights on Sunday, McDavid contributed a goal and two assists. This performance extended his current point streak to 10 games, during which he has tallied 12 goals and 14 assists. It marks the 18th such streak of 10 or more games in his career, placing him second in NHL history behind Wayne Gretzky's 31.
McDavid now leads the league with 62 points (23 goals, 39 assists), one point ahead of Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon. His efforts have boosted the Oilers' record to 18-13-6, securing third place in the Pacific Division.
The second star went to Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark, who posted a 3-0-0 record with a 1.32 goals-against average, .943 save percentage, and one shutout. Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski earned third star honors with five goals in three games.
McDavid's consistent excellence underscores his status as one of the league's premier talents, contributing significantly to Edmonton's competitive push this season.
