The Edmonton Oilers have extended their winning streak to seven games, with Calvin Pickard making 26 saves in a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Evan Bouchard's strong performance, including a power-play goal, contributed to the win. The Oilers' recent success has propelled them to a .500 record for the first time this season. Additionally, Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have been key players in the team's recent victories, with McDavid on an 8-game point streak and Nugent-Hopkins recording 4 assists in a single game. The Oilers' special teams have also been impressive, with a 100% penalty kill rate in their last 8 games.
Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first NHL victory in almost two years and the Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the Devils 4-1 on Sunday. https://t.co/pJBTLXHeKR #njdevils
Sizzling Evan Bouchard, Oilers turn back Devils https://t.co/jXjfwrr0GA https://t.co/uXxVMKeaSt
Oilers d'man Evan Bouchard, 8 goals. All Boston defensemen: 9 goals
Pickard makes 26 saves for his first win as an Oiler and first in the NHL since Jan. 28/22.
The Oilers are ROLLING with 7 straight wins. 🔥 https://t.co/8fvEeGIcdl
The Oilers win 4-1 on the strength of 26 saves from Calvin Pickard. That’s seven straight victories for Edmonton.
The @EdmontonOilers get their 7th straight win! Pickard-solid start, 26 Saves McDavid 1-1-2, physical- 4 hits...now has 4-16-20 during 7 game win streak. Bouchard with a bomb on the PP, 11-game point streak (5-11-16). PK 4/4, now 28/29 last 8 GP.
Calvin Pickard records his first NHL win since January of 2022.
The @EdmontonOilers have won 7 straight games …now 12-12-1…. .500 for the 1st time this season.
Kane, EN, after a big save from Pickard at the other end. 4-1 Oilers.
Calvin Pickard starts for @EdmontonOilers vs @NJDevils this afternoon.
Calvin Pickard starts in goal today for the @EdmontonOilers Stuart Skinner had started the previous 7 games
Devils try to cool off Oilers, extend winning streak https://t.co/hUsF7E2TXa https://t.co/VvdAujMXoA
NHL roundup: Oilers edge Wild for 6th straight win https://t.co/vtyXjDo6l4 https://t.co/iBE7DbwVtM
Oilers overtake Wild, extend winning streak to six https://t.co/f7tNkorDqn https://t.co/c2DqU4LA6N
With 2-1-3 tonight the @EdmontonOilers Evan Bouchard moved into a tie for 3rd place in NHL defence scoring with 27 points (7-20-27). https://t.co/nWiclvgCkq
The @EdmontonOilers win their sixth straight. Won the special teams battle: PP: 2/4 PK: 2/2 Bouchard 2-1-3, now on a 10-game point streak (4-11-15). RNH 4 assists McDavid 1-1-2, on an 8-game point streak (5-16-21) Outshot the Wild 40-20. Got the win.
That’s six straight wins for the Oilers. They hold on to beat the Wild 4-3.