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  NHL October Recap The first month of the 2026-27 NHL season is almost complete, and it has been an exciting one in terms of thrilling games and players chasing greatness, Let's check in on the statistical leaders and look around the league as the month of November kicks off in just a few days: Points Connor McDavid (EDM) - 33 ---> Leon Draisaitl (EDM) - 23 Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) - 21 Evan Bouchard (EDM) Nathan Mackinnon (COL)  Auston Matthews (TOR) -19 Jack Eichel (VGK)  William Nylander (TOR) -18 Sebastian Aho (CAR)  Goals Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) - 13 ----> Leon Draisaitl (EDM) - 12 Artturi Lehkonen (COL) - 10 Auston Matthews (TOR) -9 Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) Kyle Connor (WPG)  Connor McDavid (EDM) -8 William Nylander (TOR) Tim Stutzle (OTT) Mark Stone (VGK) Logan Stankoven (CAR) Matvei Michkov (PHI) Assists Connor McDavid (EDM) - 25  Adam Fox (NYR) - 16 -----> Evan Bouchard (EDM) Nathan Mackinnon (COL) - 14 Jack Eichel (VGK) -13 Quinn Hughes (MIN) ...

  Connor McDavid - The Next "Great One?" Connor McDavid has been one of the biggest superstars known to the National Hockey League since the hype around forwards Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin . Generational talents seem to come around every 10-15 years, and McDavid is no stranger to having the spotlight on him. He entered the league with high expectations, and he has delivered since his first game in the pros. This season, he is shattering numbers that legends like Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux were putting up back up in the 1980s and 90s. McDavid was a standout forward for the Erie Otters  of the Ontario Hockey League, one of the highest ranked junior leagues in all of Canada. He spent three seasons with the Otters, totaling a total of 97 goals, 188 assists, and 285 points in just 166 games. He also added 25 goals, 43 assists, for 68 points in 34 playoff contests. He was a member of two of the World Junior Championship teams for his native country of  Canada, pos...

  Dylan Larkin - Captain Controversy Dylan Larkin is a member for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Larkin has established himself as a consistent player throughout his 11-year career; all with the Red Wings. Recently, the longtime captain had been hit with backlash and negative reactions from fans after requesting a trade in June of 2026. The Red Wings have been going through a rebuild for quite some time, as their last playoff appearance was in the 2015-16 season; which happened to be Larkin's rookie season.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Larkin was drafted 15th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft out of the University of Michigan. He only played out his freshman season during his time, posting 15 goals and 32 assists for 47 points with the Wolverines; 12 games above a point-per-game. He joined the Red Wings' affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins for a playoff p...

  Minnesota Wild The 2026-27 season has the potential to be one of the most exciting seasons in the history of the Minnesota Wild's franchise. It also could be one of the most important ones considering the window they are in to compete for a Stanley Cup. After winning their first playoff series since the 2014-15 season, they seemed to be a contender from the Western Conference. The President's Trophy winners, the Colorado Avalanche, had other plans after beating them in just 5 games.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stat Leaders from the 2025-26 season Goals Kirill Kaprizov - 45 -----------------> Matt Boldy - 42 Vladimir Tarasenko - 23 Ryan Hartman - 23 Joel Eriksson Ek - 19 Assists Quinn Hughes - 48 ----------------------> Kirill Kaprizov - 44 Matt Boldy - 43 Mats Zuccarello - 39 Brock Faber - 36 Points Kirill Kaprizov - 89 Matt Boldy - 85 -----------------------> Mats Zuc...