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Edmonton Oilers Dominate Utah Hockey Club in 7-1 Victory

The Oilers extended their win streak to three games, bolstered by standout performances and McDavid's historic milestone, while Utah's playoff hopes took a hit.

Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers (2nd from right) celebrates his empty-net goal against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2025 in New York City. The Oilers defeated the Rangers 3-1.
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Mar 18, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse (25) and Utah Hockey Club forward Jack McBain (22) fight during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Utah Hockey Club goalie Jaxson Stauber (33) makes the save on Edmonton Oilers' Adam Henrique (19) during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Overview

  • Connor McDavid extended his points streak to 12 games and became the first player in NHL history to achieve three-point games against all 32 franchises.
  • Zach Hyman returned from injury to contribute two goals and an assist, leading the Oilers' offensive charge.
  • Edmonton's decisive win solidified their second-place position in the Pacific Division, three points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings.
  • Utah Hockey Club suffered its largest defeat of the season, falling four points behind the Western Conference's second wild-card spot.
  • Leon Draisaitl's 18-game points streak ended, despite the Oilers' dominant performance in sweeping the season series against Utah.