In a high-scoring NHL game, the Edmonton Oilers dominated the Washington Capitals with a 7-2 victory. The game featured standout performances from Oilers' stars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman. McDavid scored one goal and assisted three others, while Draisaitl ended the game with one goal and three assists. Zach Hyman achieved his 4th hat trick of the season, increasing his season goal tally to 46, tying him for second in the NHL, and marking his 45th goal. The Oilers' power play was particularly effective, converting three out of four opportunities. Goalie Skinner made 23 saves, contributing to the win that marked the Oilers' 40th of the season and was highlighted by Connor Brown scoring his first goal as an Oiler. The Capitals struggled to keep pace, despite goals from Miroshnichenko and McMichael, and found themselves trailing significantly in shots on goal throughout the match.
Seems like a good time to re-post this one. On Oilers star Zach Hyman: https://t.co/CrLQlhRROx
Skinner denies Ovechkin AGAIN! ๐ โโ๏ธ https://t.co/oyEVAMXTcX
Zach Hyman scored his fourth hat trick of the season and joined Auston Matthews (6) as the second player with as many. #NHLStats: https://t.co/nWEw3QQ9r8 https://t.co/jQkoOirQMK
The @EdmontonOilers win their 40th game of the season. Hyman Hat-Trick, 46 goals on the season. Draisaitl 1-3-4 McDavid 1-2-3 PP 3 for 4! Skinner solid-23 saves after a tough start. Awesome reaction from the fans @RogersPlace on Connor Brown's 1st of the season!
Well, that was a convincing win. The Oilers take it 7-2. Hyman, McDavid and Draisaitl all had at least three points. Skinner was rock solid with 23 saves. Brown scores his first goal as an Oiler; Henrique gets his first point.
The Capitals couldn't keep up with Zach Hyman, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers, and their struggles were on display in an ugly 7-2 loss that proved to be another harsh reality check on this West Coast swing. All the takeaways: https://t.co/pQdG3fwDKN
Oilers defeat Capitals 7-2.
This goal has been credited to Zach Hyman. That's a natural hat trick, even if delayed. That gives Hyman five hat tricks in his career, four of which have come this season. Hyman is up to 46 goals -- tying him with Sam Reinhart for second in the NHL. https://t.co/AxamZtGVK0
Fans @RogersPlace reaction for @EdmontonOilers Connor Browns first goal of the season. https://t.co/FMAaIxSyyS
Connor Brown scores his first as an Oiler in his 55th game. Love to see it. Good for him.
Draisaitl with four points now (1G, 3A)
Bouchard with a bomb on a power play. Hyman might get credit for the hat trick. The Oilers are 3-for-4. Including a failed first attempt tonight, they were unsuccessful on their previous eight chances. The first unit hadn't scored in 20 tries. 5-2 EDM after two periods.
McDavid, at the moment, has 4 points (1G, 3A) with the secondary assist on the fifth goal -- credited right now to Bouchard.
After 40, Caps trail Oilers 5-2 after goals from Hyman and Boucard. EDM leads 21-14 in SOG.
Bouchard point shot -- maybe deflected by Hyman for hat trick -- becomes third PPG of game for Oilers. 5-2.
Hyman's 45th -- second of game -- makes it 4-2 Edmonton
After 20, Caps trail Oilers 3-2. Goals from Draisaitl, McDavid and Hyman and Miroshnichenko and McMichael. EDM up 12-5 in SOG.
With his first assist of the night (already has a 1G, 2A game), Connor McDavid reaches the 80-assist mark for the second straight season. Coming into Wednesday, McDavid was on pace for 104 assists this season. #Oilers
McDavid has 1-2-3 with more than two periods left to play. https://t.co/rSEwF0Xna3
Five goals in the opening 12:30 here in EDM. McDavid already has three points, Ovy 1. And a 10:22 ET start. Brilliant.
Kuemper stops first shot Hyman alone at top of crease, but he scores on second try and it's 3-2 Edmonton. Hyman's 44th -- many of them from that area. McDavid has three points already (1G, 2A).
Crazy start to game in Edmonton. Oilers have 2 PPGโฆplus a 5 on 5 Goal. Caps have 2 Goals on 2 Shots. We are just 11:30 into the game.
Connor McDavid puts the Oilers up 2-0 early ๐ข๏ธ https://t.co/m2BJPBPTvo
McDavid has at least two points in 10 consecutive home games.
Two powerplay opportunities, two goals, two usual suspects. Draisaitl showcasing one of the worldโs best one-timers while McDavid kept his head up the whole way and sniped home his 25th. #Oilers
I guess the power play is working OK. McDavid scores to make it 2-0 Oilers.
2-0 on the second PP. McDavid.
McDavid 2-0
Draisaitl had to score on one of those. His PPG makes it 1-0 Oilers.
McDavid assists on Draisaitl's PPG to extend his home point streak to 26 games.
SKATE SHAVINGS โ News and Notes from #Capsโ Morning Skate โ In midst of changing of guard at center ice, Caps aim to rebound in Edmonton, more: https://t.co/gAAv3H8B0S
Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals are expected to get some key names back in the mix and are looking to get their road trip back on the right rack against Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Everything to know before puck drop, including lines, stats and more: https://t.co/y0odyAxWUF
Connor McDavidโs @EdmontonOilers host Alex Ovechkinโs @Capitals during tonightโs four-game slate. Follow along with #NHLStats: Live Updates for notes on all the games โก๏ธ https://t.co/ZMVZXMUrdP https://t.co/Ly7Cj3wAq9
Two of League's star players are set to face off Wednesday as Connor McDavid and the @EdmontonOilers host Alex Ovechkin and the @Capitals at Rogers Place. Catch the action on @NHL_On_TNT & @SportsonMax. #NHLStats: https://t.co/ySRKIGf08i https://t.co/JCDiRnA4Op
McDavid, resurgent Ovechkin prepared for upcoming showdown โคต๏ธ https://t.co/b4PQov3epj
Capitals at Oilers tonight. When the Oilers visited DC on Nov. 24, they were 5-12-1, including 3 straight losses had changed coaches, and were coming off a 6-3 loss in Carolina in which they fell behind 4-0 in opening 14:48. They won 5-0 that day and are 34-8-2 since then.
McDavid, resurgent Ovechkin prepared for upcoming showdown https://t.co/ZgE6ZoJIH4
The Capitals got back to work with a busy, intense practice with focus on the forecheck after a disappointing loss to Winnipeg, Nic Dowd and Martin Fehervary could be back in the mix against the Oilers and more in THN's notebook: https://t.co/RthMmYWTwG
#Caps Trip Continues in Edmonton โ Looking to shake off a loss in trip opener, Caps face Oilers on Wednesday night: https://t.co/sbLlyFEfXB