Connor McDavid continues to prove that he’s the best hockey player on the planet right now.
The latest bit of history will come courtesy of the Art Ross Trophy for the Edmonton Oilers superstar.
It’s not official yet, but it’s a matter of procedure.
McDavid is set to win his sixth Art Ross Trophy.
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How do you win the Art Ross Trophy in NHL?
The Art Ross Trophy is the player who leads the league in points.
The best combined total of goals plus assists takes home the honor.
How many Art Ross Trophies has Connor McDavid won?
This is McDavid’s sixth Art Ross Trophy.
That ties him for second place in NHL history. Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux also won six of these.
Wayne Gretzky holds the all-time mark with 10.
Kucherov didn’t catch McDavid tonight, so McDavid will officially win his 6th Art Ross tomorrow night.
That ties him with Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux for second most behind Wayne Gretzky (10).
— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) April 16, 2026
Through 81 games, McDavid has 48 goals and 86 assists. That’s 134 points for the season, with one game to go.
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