McDavid, the first pick overall in 2015, scored twice and had an assist as the Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7-4.
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Matthews makes history, McDavid stars in NHL
Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers to a win in the NHL, but the day belonged to Auston Matthews.
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But there was no overshadowing the performance of Matthews.
Matthews, the top pick in 2016, scored an extraordinary four goals on debut in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators.
There were also wins for the St Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks on the opening day of the season.
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MATTHEWS DOMINATES
It was quite the performance by 19-year-old Matthews.
He became the first player in the modern era to score four goals in his first NHL game in an incredible display.
However, Kyle Turris netted the winner for the Senators 37 seconds into overtime.
MCDAVID MAKES STRONG START
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McDavid made a similarly impressive start to the season, although he took a little longer to get going.
The 19-year-old broke open a 3-3 game late in the second period with two goals in a matter of minutes.
MATTHEWS, MCDAVID UNSTOPPABLE
WINS FOR BLUES, SHARKS
The Blues took until the third period to seal a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Vladimir Tarasenko was dominant as his two goals and assist led the Blues, who scored three times in the final period.
Brent Burns scored the match-winner for the Sharks as they edged the Los Angeles Kings 2-1.
BATTLE OF NEW YORK
Rivals the Islanders and Rangers meet at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.
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