What is Connor McDavid's top speed? 

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid perfectly exemplifies the idea of a cheat code in today's fast-paced NHL.

Speed is one of the most crucial skills for a modern NHL player, and McDavid is exceptionally quick, contributing to his reputation as one of the best in the league.

This past season, McDavid shocked everyone during a " Battle of Alberta" clash. He grabbed the puck near the blue line and effortlessly skated past the Flames' defense to score a goal.

With the help of modern technology, Sportsnet tried to clock McDavid's breakaway speed, which reached an astonishing 40.9 kilometers per hour, or 25.5 mph.

Interestingly, the Oilers captain was just 4 kilometers per hour slower than the fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt, who reached a top speed of 44.72 kilometers per hour.

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Connor McDavid won 3 consecutive Fastest Skater NHL All-Star Skills competitions

Wayne Gretzky is widely considered the greatest hockey player of all time. He had excellent vision on the ice, as well as agility and goal-scoring prowess.

Gretzky possessed a wealth of natural talent. However, he was never known for his speed or as the most powerful skater on the ice. Despite this, Gretzky managed to forge a reputation as one of the most fearsome competitors on the ice thanks to his dedication and relentless need to hone his skills.

Nonetheless, regarding speed comparison, Connor McDavid has an edge over Gretzky. In fact, McDavid is on a whole different level, with no player in the NHL able to match his speed, at least not for the time being. In fact, McDavid has won three consecutive Fastest Skater NHL All-Star Skills competitions (2017, 2018, 2019).

With the level of consistency McDavid has maintained since making his debut in the NHL in 2015, many consider him to be the greatest player in history after "The Great One."