Connor McDavid wins NHLPA poll for players' choice most-impactful player

Connor McDavid topped the recently conducted 2022-23 NHLPA Player Poll. The Edmonton Oilers forward got the most votes among the 626 players from the NHL. The results of the poll were revealed earlier in the day. There has been an increase of 126 players since last year's poll, which has made the results more interesting.

A total of 14 questions were put in the eighth edition of the poll including the most complete player, the most impactful forward in a must-win game, and more.

Connor McDavid got 59.3% votes to win the players' choice for the most impactful player in a must-win game. He came fifth with 7.7 on the question of the best passer, which was won by his teammate Leon Draisaitl with 25% votes.

Andrei Vasilevskiy got 52.5% votes and won the poll on the question If you need to win one game, who is the goalie you would want on your team?

Cole Maker of the Colorado Avalanche got 63.9% votes on the question who is the top defenceman in the game?

What is National Hockey League Players Association?

The National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) was established in 1967. Around 750 players of the National Hockey League (NHL) are associated with it. The Association works for the benefit of the players and handles areas such as marketing, licensing, pension, insurance, and communications.

A season to remember for Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers v Seattle Kraken

Connor McDavid has played 71 games in the 2022-23 NHL season, averaging 22 minutes on the ice. He has been solid on the offense and has scored 58 goals with 78 assists to his name.

He is currently leading the league scoring charts with 136 points and is cruising to move into the list of the top 30 highest point-getters in a single season in NHL history. The 26-year-old is going through a purple patch and has contributed to 12 goals in his past five appearances.

What's next for the Edmonton Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers are placed third in the Pacific Division with 88 points, six clear of the top-placed Vegas Golden Knights. The Oilers have won their last four games and are in great shape. But if the Oilers want to win the division title, they have to do even better in future games. The Oilers will look for maximum wins in the upcoming challenges starting from the Arizona Coyotes on March 22, 2023.