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Connor McDavid's December Hot Streak Draws Attention
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Connor McDavid 's hot streak in December has grabbed leaguewide attention. The Edmonton Oilers captain continues to lift his game as the calendar turns. His recent stretch with 20 points in his last seven games shows his elite skills as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy approach.
McDavid scored twice and added two assists in a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. On Saturday, he scored twice and added an assist in a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs . Earlier, he posted four assists against the Detroit Red Wings . He has fired 33 shots during that span, showing constant attack mode.
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One goal against the Penguins stood out. McDavid split the defense at 11 minutes, 52 seconds in the first period and beat goaltender Stuart Skinner for a power-play goal.
The play highlighted his speed and control through traffic. He now leads the NHL with 36 assists and sits tied for fourth with 20 goals. He has 56 points in total this season, ranking second in the league.
The surge has sparked a strong reaction online. The NHL posted a message on X, warning fans that McDavid is heating up.
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"Dudes on fire 🔥 No one plays like him," one fan said .
"I remember when Auston Matthews used to be in conversations with Mcdavid," another fan said taking a shot at the Maple Leafs' star, noting his offensive struggles this season.
"McDavid started relatively pedestrian, and suddenly returned to PEAK form this month. 🐐" a fan pointed out .
"Leading the league in points? MacKinnon who?" another fan said , pointing to Nathan MacKinnon's 58 points, two more than McDavid.
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"McJesus 🐐" another fan wrote , calling McDavid the GOAT.
"Absolutely, McDavid's brilliance is a force to be reckoned with," one fan mentioned .
McDavid's run helped the Oilers secure a 6-4 win against the Penguins. The Oilers' Leon Draisaitl also reached a milestone in the same game. He surpassed 1,000 career NHL points with four assists. The duo has now posted four or more points together 12 times.
Edmonton has gone 5-1-1 in its last seven games. The Oilers sit at 16-12-6 and remain in the playoff hunt. Their power play continues to punish teams. With McDavid driving play, Edmonton's offense looks dangerous every night.
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December has become McDavid's stage once again. When he heats up, the league takes notice.
Edmonton visits the Boston Bruins at 7 p.m. ET Thursday.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the NHL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
