Connor McDavid becomes 1st player with 150 points since 1996

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had a goal and an assist in the first period of Edmonton's game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had a goal and an assist in the first period of Edmonton’s game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

McDavid set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins early in the first period for his 87th assist and then knocked in a rebound with 1:44 left in the first period for his 63rd goal to reach the milestone last achieved by Mario Lemieux when he scored 161 points in 1995-96.

McDavid added another goal in the third period to give him 151 points on the season.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid move the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid move the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

McDavid became just the sixth player ever to record 150 points in a season, joining Wayne Gretzky (nine times), Lemieux (four times), Phil Esposito, Steve Yzerman and Bernie Nichols.

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, moves the puck behind San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer, left, while being defended by defenseman Erik Karlsson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, moves the puck behind San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer, left, while being defended by defenseman Erik Karlsson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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