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Oilers force OT with pulled goaltender, Draisaitl scores to give Edmonton 3-2 win over Sharks
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday. Zach Hyman and Mattias Ekholm also scored for the Oilers, who have won...
McDavid ties it late and Ekholm gives Oilers a 3-2 win over Bruins in OT
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored the tying goal with 2:21 remaining in regulation and Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start Thursday night for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins. Just 1:04 into the extra period,...
Draisaitl scores twice and McDavid has 4 assists as Oilers beat Blue Jackets 6-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman each scored twice and Connor McDavid had four assists as the Edmonton Oilers rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Mattias Ekholm and Jeff Skinner also scored for the Oilers, who have won...
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
The United States chose dependable veterans over younger alternatives in picking its roster to compete against Canada, Sweden and Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first international tournament featuring the NHL’s best players in nearly a decade. Chris Kreider of the New York...
Pyyhtia Scores First NHL goal as Blue Jackets beat Oilers 6-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mikael Pyyhtia scored his first NHL goal, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 on Monday night for their second straight home win. Sean Monahan had two goals, Cole Sillinger added a goal and two assists, and Adam Fantilli and Mathieu...
Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday night. Evan Bouchard also scored and Calvin Pickard stopped 25 shots to help the Oilers win their second straight. Connor...
Skinner earns shutout, Arvidsson records three assists as Oilers put 4 past the Penguins
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Stuart Skinner made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout, Viktor Arvidsson had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Friday. Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm each had a goal and an assist. Leon Draisaitl and Ryan...