The Edmonton Oilers have continued their exceptional performance in the NHL, securing their 12th consecutive win by defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-2. This victory extends their record since November 24th to 20-3-0, maintaining a points percentage of .864, the highest in the league, along with a goal differential of +40. The Oilers have demonstrated strong play in both offense and defense, leading the league with an average of 3.95 goals per game while conceding only 2.14 goals per game, ranking second-best in this metric. Special teams have also contributed to their success, with a 28.1% power play efficiency and an 88.1% penalty kill rate. Key players have been instrumental during this streak, with Connor McDavid amassing 17 points and maintaining a 12-game point streak, followed by Leon Draisaitl with 15 points, and Zach Hyman with 13. Draisaitl also had a standout performance with a four-point night, including being 13-1 on faceoffs, during the latest win against the Kraken. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has been a significant factor, with a record of 16-2-0 in his last 18 starts. The Oilers' third-period and overtime performance has been particularly dominant, outscoring their opponents 24-6 during the streak and not allowing more than three shots in the final 10 minutes of their past four games. Additionally, the milestone achievements of Darnell Nurse playing his 600th game and Evander Kane recording his 600th point have coincided with the team's historic run.
#Canucks are league-best 30-11-4 (64 pts) They're 6-0-1 in their last 7 They are 14-2-3 in their last 19 games and now 15-4-1 on home ice
Joshua has a career-high 12 goals and four game-winners. “I’m just figuring it out and doing what I can to get that thing to go in and tonight it did.” #Canucks https://t.co/pOux2f757c
Oilers bounce back, beat Kraken for 12th straight win https://t.co/btq9MXyDnh https://t.co/MpifF8brmR
The Oilers have outscored their opposition 24-6 in the 3rd period and OT during this 12-game winning streak, matching the ‘68 Canadiens for longest ever for a team based in Canada. Edmonton hasn’t allowed more than three shots in the last 10:00 of any of its past four wins.
The @EdmontonOilers make it 12 straight wins! Goaltending and Special teams won it. Skinner 25 saves, 16-2-0 last 18 starts. PP 2/5, PK 5/5 Draisaitl 1-3-4. 13-1 on faceoffs! Foegele 2 goals. McDavid, 1 assist, 12-game point streak. EDM now 20-3-0 last 23 GP.
Oilers on the other hand wowzers. Just rattled off 12 in a row. They are snapping it around. They might win the division for crying out loud.
Foegele’s third multi-goal game of the season & Draisaitl’s four-point night powers the Oilers to their 12th consecutive victory McDavid: points in 12 straight (5G, 13A) Skinner improves to 16-2 in his last 18 starts Nurse’s 600th game & Kane records 600th point (2A). #Oilers
Another win in comeback fashion for the Oilers. They beat the Kraken 4-2 to run their winning streak to 12 games.
The @EdmontonOilers make it 12 straight wins! Goaltending and Special teams won it. Skinner 25 saves, 16-2-0 last 18 starts. PP 2/5, PK 5/5 Draisaitl 1-3-4. Foegele 2 goals. McDavid, 1 assist, 12-game point streak. EDM now 20-3-0 last 23 GP.
Joshua hooked just as he's set up by Blueger to shove puck home. #Canucks
JT Miller went 7-0 in face-offs including on the 1-0 goal. #Canucks as a team were 14 & 2 in that period
Hoglander draws the penalty. Miller cleans McBain out on the face-off. Hughes puts it on a tee. And Pettersson took care of things from there 1-0 #Canucks
Since Edmonton's 11-game win streak (and maybe counting) began, here's their point leaders (after Foegele's 3-2 goal): 1) Connor McDavid - 17 2) Leon Draisaitl - 15 3) Zach Hyman - 13 4) Warren Foegele - 12 5) Ryan McLeod - 11 #NHLStats
Boston beats Colorado 4-2. Bruins move past #Canucks and idle Jets with 63 points. Nux can reclaim top spot and be first team to 30 wins with victory over Arizona
Kraken just ended 9-game win streak while Oilers are trying to win 12th straight. Streaks have changed both teams' fortunes but there are limits to their bigger meaning and they can sometimes even become detrimental depending on where the focus is. https://t.co/AGmbYlrkKw #NHL
Will the Oilers win their 12th game in a row tonight? 👀 https://t.co/NQpjCBNfnS
During the Oilers' franchise-best 11-game win streak, Connor McDavid has amassed five goals and 12 assists and has been a team-best +14, but it's more than just the stats that has fueled his squad... More from @TSNRyanRishaug: https://t.co/dCOf5IF8oz https://t.co/qkO5UBL4Be
Oilers put 11-game win streak up against ailing Kraken https://t.co/jSxxBkfjUE https://t.co/LMXrsIEIwR
The @EdmontonOilers have been the best team in the NHL since Nov. 24th. Record: 19-3-0 Points %: .864 (1st) Goal Differential: +40 (1st) GF/GP: 3.95 (1st) GA/GP: 2.14 (2nd) PP: 28.1 (5th) PK: 88.1 (4th) https://t.co/zQyXJU4XzB