Follow usOn Saturday night, Zach Hyman showcased his scoring prowess with a remarkable third hat trick of the season, helping the Edmonton Oilers secure their seventh consecutive victory with a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner played a crucial role in the Oilers’ success, making 29 saves and contributing to the team’s improved record of 20-15-1, placing them in eighth position in the Western Conference. Overcoming a challenging 5-12-1 start, the Oilers have turned their season around with an impressive 15-3-0 record in their last 18 games.
Hyman completed his hat trick on a power play with just 2:50 remaining, capitalizing on a feed from Connor McDavid. The prolific scorer now boasts 25 goals this season, including seven in the last six games.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch etched his name in NHL history by becoming the first coach to achieve two seven-game winning streaks within his first 25 games in the position. Evan Bouchard played a key role in Hyman’s success, assisting on all three goals.
For the Ottawa Senators, Parker Kelly managed to score, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Oilers’ dominance. Goaltender Anton Forsberg put up a valiant effort with 43 saves. The Senators, however, suffered their third consecutive loss and fourth in five games, bringing their record to 14-21-0.
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