August 10, 2025

Wayne Gretzky's NHL points record of 2,857 feels like the holy grail of hockey records – almost untouchable! Over 1,487 regular games, Gretzky, famously called “The Great One,” blasted 894 goals and made 1,963 assists. Back in the 1980s, scoring was wild, with Gretzky crossing 200 points four times when league games averaged more than 7.5 goals. Today, the NHL is tougher for scorers, with games closer to 6 goals on average, making Gretzky’s feat look even more magical. Enter Connor McDavid, the fiery Edmonton Oilers captain, who is rewriting hockey’s offense. In just 712 games, McDavid has smashed in 361 goals and set up 721 assists, totaling 1,082 sparkling points. At only 28 years old, he’s smashed 120+ point seasons three times in the last four years – and he’s not slowing down! But how realistic is McDavid catching Gretzky? Gretzky’s yearly average was around 158 points, huge even after slower later years. McDavid averages about 125 points per season. To beat 2,857 points, McDavid needs about 1,775 more. That’s like playing 14 more seasons with no drop in form – a career marathon! He’d have to shine well into his 40s, something very rare in hockey. A brighter, closer milestone is McDavid overtaking Gretzky as Edmonton Oilers’ all-time points king. Gretzky racked up 1,669 points with the Oilers, and McDavid needs about 587 more. With his scoring pace, he could claim that crown in just five seasons. But there’s a catch – McDavid’s current contract ends July 1, 2026. Locking in a new deal is key if he wants to finish his story as an Oilers legend. So, breaking Gretzky’s NHL points record might be a wild dream, but McDavid’s place among hockey’s elite is already sealed. His chase for Oilers history is heating up, and fans everywhere are watching this spectacular hunt with eager hearts.

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