Overview
- The Edmonton Oilers narrowly defeated the Dallas Stars 5-4 after nearly squandering a 5-1 lead in the final period.
- Leon Draisaitl assisted on a goal during the game, marking his 14th consecutive match with a point in the NHL.
- This victory marks the Oilers' third win in their last four games, signaling a recovery from a prior five-game losing streak.
- Nico Sturm made a strong debut with the Florida Panthers, contributing to a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with key penalty-killing efforts.
- Draisaitl recently climbed to fourth place on the Oilers' all-time scoring list, trailing only three players, including Wayne Gretzky.