The defining feature of McDavid's goal was not just its execution but also the speed at which it was performed. As he zipped past Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly, it was as if time slowed down for the spectators. The play was reminiscent of a video game where a speed-burst button was pressed, propelling McDavid into a realm of his own.

McDavid, who finished the game with three points (two goals, one assist) is now on a five-game point streak, a run in which he has 15 points (seven goals, eight assists). He had four assists in a 4-1 victory against Detroit Thursday, a game in which he helped set up Hyman for a hat trick.

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player on the planet for a lot of different reasons. It doesn't hurt that there's no faster skater in the NHL than the ' superstar. On Saturday, McDavid reached a maximum skating speed of 39.61 kilometers per hour.

Edmonton's Connor McDavid will look to continue his latest hot streak when the Oilers visit the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 6-3 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. He has 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) during a five-game points streak.

Connor McDavid did not add fuel to the growing Olympic rink debate. Construction delays and measurement concerns have followed the Milan-Cortina hockey venue.