McDavid becomes 3rd-fastest player to 700 assists
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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid notched his 700th career assist during his team's 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
McDavid is the third-fastest player in NHL history to reach the milestone. Only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux required fewer games.
| Player | Games to 700 assists |
|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky | 478 |
| Mario Lemieux | 579 |
| Connor McDavid | 699 |
| Paul Coffey | 768 |
| Adam Oates | 781 |
McDavid accomplished the feat on Evan Bouchard's empty-net goal that sealed the win for the Oilers, who snapped their five-game losing streak.
The five-time Art Ross Trophy winner has already led the league in helpers four times in his 10-year career. He ranks fourth in the league this season with 53 assists in 54 games.