Oilers Secure Third Consecutive Win, Defeating Golden Knights 5-4
Connor McDavid's standout performance, including a goal, two assists, and the winning goal in a shootout, propels Edmonton Oilers to victory.
- Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers to their third consecutive win with a goal and two assists, as well as the winning goal in a shootout, in a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Sam Gagner, Mattias Janmark and Evander Kane also scored for the Oilers, contributing to the team's win despite missing veteran winger Zach Hyman due to illness.
- The Golden Knights, who defeated the Oilers in a second-round playoff series last year, have now lost three straight games and five of their last six.
- McDavid has recorded 12 points in his last three games, moving from 108th in the NHL scoring race to a tie for ninth in just nine days.
- The Oilers' win is seen as a sign of momentum in the team, with McDavid stating that the team can 'feel it' and it's 'something to build off of.'