In a closely contested NHL game, the Edmonton Oilers emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Kings with a final score of 4-2. The game saw the Oilers break their streak of allowing three or more goals, which had extended over ten games. Key moments included Bouchard's go-ahead goal early in the third period, making it 3-2 for the Oilers, and Nugent-Hopkins securing the win with an insurance goal. Bouchard's goal marked his 15th of the season, tying him for the league lead in goals by defensemen. McDavid contributed significantly with two assists, continuing his impressive run of 20 assists in the last eight games. The Oilers' performance was also bolstered by Skinner's 35 saves, which played a crucial role in their victory. Draisaitl and RNH each contributed 1 goal and 1 assist, highlighting the game's multi-point nights alongside McDavid.
Excellent start from Skinner-38 saves. Great work on PK...including 3v5... that swung momentum in the 2nd period. Bouchard 1-1-2, now tied for the NHL D Goal scoring lead with 15. Draisaitl and RNH each 1-1-2. McDavid 2 assists. Much needed win!
Oilers win 4-2. Their streak of allowing three or more goals in a game ends at 10.
FINAL - Kings 2, Oilers 4 Off to Calgary tomorrow.
EDM 4, LA 2 A resilient effort to begin the week. Among D, Bouchard is tied for the league lead in goals (15). McDavid with 2A. Has 20(!!) assists in his last eight games. Multi-point nights: 2, 97, 29 & 93 Skinner excellent between the pipes (35 saves) for win 26. #Oilers
Oilers work the give and go, 4-2 EDM.
Oilers work the give and o, 4-2 EDM.
RNH from Brown. 4-2 Oilers.
EDM Goal - Nugent-Hopkins with the insurance goal. 4-2 Oilers, 3:29 on the clock.
Kings kill consecutive Edmonton PP’s and now have just over four minutes remaining in regulation to find the tying goal.
Bouchard scores a go-ahead goal with a bomb from the point. It's 3-2 Oilers. Bouchard has two primary points since his defensive error, which led to the second Kings goal. Now, that's making amends. Draisaitl and McDavid get the assists.
And Bouchard giveth... A blast to make it 3-2, his 15th of the year - tied for the NHL in lead in goals by Dmen.
EDM Goal - Bouchard one-timer from the left point, through a Hyman screen and in. 3-2, early third.
Third period is a go! Kings and Oilers, knotted at two.
Kings and Oilers, back underway to start the second period.