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NHL First-Month Overreactions Include McDavid's Scoring Pace
Early returns spark debate on record threats, Norris paths and playoff positioning
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McDavid's Points Pace
Connor McDavid posted 34 points in his first 12 games, a 2.83 points-per-game rate that projects near 204 points. McDavid has spent just 32 minutes away from Leon Draisaitl at even strength. The modern-era high remains 153 points from 2022-23, and McDavid has played more than 80 games in only three of the past five seasons.
Bouchard's Norris Push
Evan Bouchard collected 21 points in 12 games while posting a plus-17 rating. That gives him the top points-per-game mark among defensemen at 1.75. Norris winners in seven of the last eight full seasons reached at least 70 points, and Bouchard spends heavy minutes with McDavid and Draisaitl on special teams and at five-on-five.
Devils and Rangers Starts
The Devils added a top goalie and now sit in stronger position for a deep run. The Rangers opened in third place in the Metro Division yet rank fifth in points percentage with a plus-2 goal differential. Alexis Lafreniere scored nine goals in 14 games while Adam Fox maintained a Norris-level pace.
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