Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid recently reached the 1,000-point milestone, becoming the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to accomplish the feat, trailing only legends Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Mike Bossy.

When you factor in the advanced technology, systems and nutrition that shape today’s game, along with how much stronger and faster the opposition has evolved, McDavid’s performance becomes even more spectacular. Plus, every time he reaches a milestone it makes me pause and appreciate what we’re witnessing – because with each one it sinks in a little deeper that he’s likely going to be the best player I’ll ever see play in his prime. during my lifetime.

With that in mind, Zach Laing recently have compiled a list of all players which contributed to McDavid’s 1,000-point milestone. Building on that, below is a breakdown of the 12 times the Oilers’ captain absolutely dominated with a five-point night or more.

First ever 5-point game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 11, 2016

As a 19-year-old in his rookie season, McDavid had his first ever five-point night against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 11, 2016, playing in only his sixth game after missing 37 with a collarbone injury. Playing on a line with former Oilers Jordan Eberle and Benoit Pouliot, McDavid had a great night, with all five goals in the 5-2 win. The Ontario native scored two goals and added three assists, while Eberle scored his first career hat trick.