Edmonton Oilers Extend Winning Streak to 14, Closing in on NHL Record
Despite a strong start, the Columbus Blue Jackets falter in the third period, contributing to their fifth loss in six games.
- Edmonton Oilers extended their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- The Oilers are now three wins away from matching the NHL record for consecutive wins, set by Pittsburgh in 2012-13.
- Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner made 27 saves and won his 11th straight game, passing Grant Fuhr for the longest single-season winning streak in Oilers history.
- The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six games.
- Despite strong performance in the first two periods, the Blue Jackets couldn't sustain it into the third, allowing the Oilers to score three goals.