Connor McDavid has played five years in the NHL, with 506 points in 371 games. On October 8, his five-year anniversary in the league passed quietly.

What are the statistics?

McDavid's points-per-game rate is 1.36, comparable to Crosby's 1.34 and Ovechkin's 1.34.

How does he compare to others?

When adjusted for era, McDavid becomes the most productive at 1.43 points per game, ahead of Crosby and Ovechkin.

What's next for McDavid?

As McDavid approaches his sixth NHL season, which begins on his 24th birthday, he will look to continue his high level of play.

The Edmonton Oilers have competed in just 17 playoff contests over McDavid's tenure, but this is a reflection of the organization's overall performance, not McDavid's play.

McDavid's childhood idol is Sidney Crosby, who posted 100 or more points in four of his first five seasons.

Ovechkin, another great player, averaged an incredible 54 goals a year over his first five seasons.

McDavid has battled through multiple major injuries but has kept pace with the younger versions of Crosby and Ovechkin.

Each player deploys a different style: McDavid's bread and butter is his next-level skating, Crosby is the perfect blend of power and grace, and Ovechkin is a sharpshooting wrecking ball.

The NHL's post-lockout jolt of offense in the mid-2000s affects the adjustment formulas for Crosby and Ovechkin.

On October 8, McDavid's five-year anniversary in the league passed quietly, during the busiest week of a weird offseason.

McDavid will look to lead the Oilers to more playoff success in the upcoming season.

The Hockey Reference database provides the statistics used to compare McDavid to other great players.

Bill Barnwell's 'blind items' format is used to break down the statistics.

The comparison of McDavid to Crosby, Ovechkin, and other luminaries is based on their first five seasons in the NHL.

The statistics show that McDavid is on a similar trajectory to Crosby and Ovechkin.

McDavid's points-per-game rate reflects his high level of play.

The upcoming season will be an important one for McDavid and the Oilers.

McDavid's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.

The Oilers will look to improve their overall performance and make a deeper playoff run.

McDavid's play will be a key factor in the team's success.

The NHL season is set to begin soon, and McDavid will look to start strong.

The statistics and comparisons provide a clear picture of McDavid's performance.

McDavid's fifth anniversary in the league is a milestone worth noting.

The future looks bright for McDavid and the Oilers.

The comparison to other great players is a testament to McDavid's skill and dedication.