Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews are the clear cut early favorites to win the Hart Trophy this season. Honestly, I’m not sure it’s even a discussion if they both continue at this torrid pace.
NHL Scores: McDavid’s hat trick plus two helpers douses Flames
The Oilers (12-8) obliterated the Flames (8-9-1) in the second game of the Battle of Alberta 7-1. Leading the charge was none other than Connor McDavid who notched 5 points including a natural hat trick.
“You have some nights where the puck just goes in for you and you don’t feel that good, and nights where you feel amazing and it just doesn’t go,” the NHL’s leading scorer with 37 points in 20 games said.