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McDavid Secures Scoring Title, Oilers Defeat Canucks 6-1

4/17/2026

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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers led the team to a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks while securing the NHL scoring title with 138 points.
The Oilers finished second in the Pacific Division.
They earned a home playoff matchup against Anaheim on Monday.
McDavid's four assists marked his sixth Art Ross Trophy, tying him with Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe.
Rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first hat trick.

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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers led the team to a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks while securing the NHL scoring title with 138 points.
The Oilers finished second in the Pacific Division.
They earned a home playoff matchup against Anaheim on Monday.
McDavid's four assists marked his sixth Art Ross Trophy, tying him with Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe.
Rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first hat trick.