Connor McDavid sets NHL season-opening assist streak record; Brent Burns climbs all-time defensemen scoring list

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid set a new NHL record with a 13-game season-opening assist streak, also achieving his second career 25-assist month. Additionally, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns moved to 10th on the all-time list of leading scorers among defensemen with 950 career points.