McDavid Achieves NHL Assist Record, Kucherov Ties Lightning Scoring Mark, Byfield Injured

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid set an NHL record by reaching 20 assists in just nine games, the fastest in league history. Separately, Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov tied Steven Stamkos' franchise record with 1,137 points. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield sustained an upper-body injury during his team's first win of the season.