Connor McMichael just cannot be stopped in 2019. The Caps most recent first-round draft selection has exploded once again for his third hat trick already this season and a four-point night that gives him 50 points in only 20 games played.
Those 50 points have him one point ahead of Hamilton linemates Arthur Kaliyev and Jan Jenik for the OHL scoring lead. McMichael has played in two fewer games than Jenik and five fewer games than Kaliyev.
McMichael’s 4-point night
McMichael’s first lamplighter of the evening came on a London five-on-three advantage as he slammed home a one-timer from the top of the left circle.
2-0 London thanks to Connor McMichael pic.twitter.com/S7sxUwFaXF
— Sean Patrick Ryan (@TheOilKnight) November 23, 2019
His second goal was a nifty deflection in the slot off of a great feed from San Jose Sharks prospect Ryan Merkley.
3-0 London. McMichael again. pic.twitter.com/CdEjc5eAqZ
— Sean Patrick Ryan (@TheOilKnight) November 23, 2019
The third point of his night was a laser beam assist right to the tape of Jonathan Gruden’s stick in the blue paint.
What a pass by McMichael to make it 4-0 pic.twitter.com/24YbyQTBhI
— Sean Patrick Ryan (@TheOilKnight) November 23, 2019
Lastly, the hat trick goal came on another power play as the Knights put together a tremendous passing play, finished by a McMichael one time rip into an almost empty net.
Hat trick goal McMichael. 5-0 pic.twitter.com/Kqn2e2fjgf
— Sean Patrick Ryan (@TheOilKnight) November 23, 2019
McMichael continues his insane run in his first year back in the OHL after being drafted, already racking up two player of the week awards, multiple high scoring nights, and as previously mentioned three hat trick outings in only 20 games.
Headline photo: Elizabeth Kong
