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Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and Tristan Jarry made 25 saves in his first game for Edmonton, helping the Oilers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
One storyline that has not been talked about too much this season is the Edmonton Oilers captain, Connor McDavid. What was noticeable at the start of the year was that McDavid was slow to find his game and get back to his offensive self.
What Connor McDavid did on Saturday night for the Edmonton Oilers against the Toronto Maple Leafs doesn't look real. He hit a turbo button that no one else in the NHL has access to. Or put another way, McDavid went into fast forward while everyone else was on regular speed.
Edmonton's Connor McDavid will look to continue his latest hot streak when the Oilers visit the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 6-3 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. He has 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) during a five-game points streak.
Connor McDavid continued his scoring surge with two goals and an assist Saturday night and the visiting Edmonton Oilers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid called himself out for passing instead of shooting on scoring chances last week. He responded in a big way.
The Edmonton Oilers traded goaltender Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tristan Jarry on Friday.
The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, have acquired Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins goalie in a high-profile shakeup, signaling a major shift in NHL goaltending dynamics this season.
Draisaitl also made his impact felt. He recorded three assists and pushed his point streak to five games. He now sits at 999 career points, closing in on a major mark. His calm play helped Edmonton take over the game after a tight start.
Connor McDavid is leading the Edmonton Oilers through a difficult season after two Stanley Cup finals losses, again proving his role as a leader.