Overview
- Elias Salomonsson did not dress due to illness after being slated for a third straight look.
- Rookie goaltender Domenic DiVincentiis started for Winnipeg and made 16 saves, while Calvin Pickard stopped 21 shots for the Oilers’ shutout.
- Both teams went 0-for-4 on the power play and were assessed 29 penalty minutes each in a physical contest.
- Edmonton’s goals came from Darnell Nurse, Josh Samanski, Noah Philp and Kasperi Kapanen, with Winnipeg errors factoring into multiple finishes.
- Winnipeg hosts Calgary on Saturday, with reports indicating a more veteran-heavy lineup as roster evaluations continue.