Connor McDavid made history again on Tuesday night during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers. He joined Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux as the only players in NHL history to score 40 points in a single postseason. McDavid came into the game with 38 points and quickly assisted Zach Hyman's power play goal. Moments later, he scored himself to reach the 40-point milestone, giving the Oilers a commanding 3-0 lead. <q> Everyone in hockey history to hit 40+ points in a postseason: � Wayne Gretzky � Mario Lemieux � Connor McDavid No one thought it would happen in the modern NHL. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/bigheadhcky/status/1803238235180511383'> </a></blockquote></div> But McDavid wasn't done yet. During another power play, he dazzled with his skills, weaving through the Panthers' defense before setting up Corey Perry for another goal, making it 4-1 for Edmonton. <q> Connor McDavid did what?!?! </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/worldhockeyrpt/status/1803241783356252202'> </a></blockquote></div> By the second period of Game 5, McDavid had racked up nine points in his last six periods of play, extending his impressive playoff performance. <q> Connor McDavid is simply on another level. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlnetwork/status/1803273277680353541'> </a></blockquote></div> This season has been exceptional for McDavid overall. He became just the fourth player in NHL history to tally 100 assists in a single season, leading the league in assists for the fourth time. <q> The FIRST player in Stanley Cup Final history with 8 points over a 2-game stretch. Connor McDavid is one of one 🌟 </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/br_openice/status/1803264518652318124'> </a></blockquote></div> His regular-season stats included 32 goals and a total of 132 points, the second-highest of his career. And in these playoffs, McDavid has reached new heights with seven goals and 34 assists, totaling 41 points, which is eight more points than his 2022 postseason tally.