Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was pivotal for the Edmonton Oilers, scoring the decisive goal early in the second period during their 4-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Connor McDavid and Connor Brown contributed significantly with two assists each, aiding the Oilers in extending their impressive record of winning eight out of their last eleven games and twelve out of their last sixteen. In goal, Stuart Skinner showcased his skills by making 26 saves, ensuring the Oilers maintained control throughout the match.
On the other side, Jack McBain managed to score for Utah, but the team is now facing a tough stretch with five consecutive losses. Their leading scorer, Clayton Keller, was notably absent as a late scratch. Rookie goalie Jaxson Stauber made a commendable 34 saves in defeat. Despite the loss, Logan Cooley managed to assist on a goal, marking his points in eight of the last nine games and extending his road point streak to eleven games, the longest currently in the NHL.
For the Oilers, McDavid's two assists allowed him to extend his points streak to twelve games, accumulating 23 points during this stretch. This marks the fourteenth time McDavid has had a streak of eleven games or more, with his personal best being seventeen games in 2022. The Oilers took a commanding 3-1 lead with two goals scored just twenty seconds apart early in the second period, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Looking ahead, Utah will face the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, while the Oilers will host the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night, both teams eager to solidify their standings as the season progresses.
