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McDavid Dishes Five, Draisaitl Nets Hat Trick as Oilers Rout Flames 5-1

A December surge powered by special teams lifted Edmonton into a share of the Pacific Division lead.

Dec 23, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) controls the puck as Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) moves in during the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
Dec 23, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) takes on the Calgary Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov (37) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates after scoring in overtime against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The victory capped an 8-2-1 run over 11 games that has lifted Edmonton into a share of the Pacific Division lead.
  • Edmonton’s power play, ranked No. 1 in the NHL, converted 3 of 6 chances against Calgary.
  • Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 11 games and leads the league with 67 points at the holiday break.
  • McDavid’s five assists matched Leon Draisaitl and Paul Coffey for the second-most five-assist games in Oilers history.
  • Connor Ingram made 19 saves to improve to 2-0-0 with the Oilers, and the teams meet again Saturday in Calgary to complete the home-and-home.