McDavid Leads NHL Scoring With 37 Points
Connor McDavid of Edmonton tops the league's scoring race through Sunday, November 8, 2026, ahead of teammate Leon Draisaitl.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Hockey
The NHL has published its expanded scoring leaders through Sunday, November 8, 2026. Connor McDavid of Edmonton leads with 37 points in 18 games, followed by teammate Leon Draisaitl with 34 points in 18 games.
Why it matters
The early-season standings show Edmonton's top two forwards setting the league's pace, while Minnesota and Colorado also have multiple players near the top of the scoring race. Scoring leaders at this stage of the season offer a snapshot of which teams are generating offense most efficiently.
Through November 8, 2026, McDavid has 37 points in 18 games and a 20.4 shooting percentage, while Kaprizov has 16 goals and a 26.2 shooting percentage. The source does not provide prior-season comparisons for these figures.
The players
Connor McDavid
Edmonton center widely regarded as one of the league's elite offensive players, currently leading the NHL in scoring.
Leon Draisaitl
Edmonton center and frequent linemate of McDavid, ranked second in the league's early scoring race.
Kirill Kaprizov
Minnesota winger who leads the league in goals this season with 16.
The details
The rankings list Edmonton's McDavid and Draisaitl at the top, followed by Minnesota's Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon, and Toronto's Auston Matthews. Anaheim's Leo Carlsson, Carolina's Sebastian Aho, Florida's Matthew Tkachuk and Utah's Clayton Keller round out the expanded list.
Timeline
Sunday, November 8, 2026: NHL scoring leader statistics compiled through this date.
Season Trajectory
The early-season leaderboard shows Edmonton's McDavid and Draisaitl holding the top two spots, giving the Oilers a clear offensive edge in the scoring race. Minnesota and Colorado each place multiple players in the top ten, suggesting those teams are also driving offense this season.
Fantasy managers can use these totals to gauge which skaters are producing points consistently across 17 to 19 games. McDavid's 37 points and Kaprizov's 16 goals stand out as the strongest offensive contributions in the expanded list so far.
The takeaway
Early scoring leaders often shift as the season progresses, so the current order reflects only the games played through November 8, 2026. Watching how McDavid, Draisaitl and Kaprizov sustain their production will show which teams keep their offense rolling over the long season.
Further reading
For more on the league's offensive race, explore the Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Cumberland Times-News.
