Follow usIn a commanding performance on Wednesday night, Zach Hyman notched his second hat trick of the season, propelling the Edmonton Oilers to a resounding 6-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Connor McDavid played a pivotal role with three assists, contributing to the Oilers’ fifth consecutive win.
Joining Hyman on the scoresheet were Ryan McLeod, Mattias Ekholm, and Warren Foegele, while Mattias Janmark showcased playmaking prowess with three assists. Goaltender Stuart Skinner stood tall, making 39 saves to secure the Oilers’ triumph.
Edmonton’s impressive win streak extends to five games, and they have now won eight of their last 11 matchups, rebounding from a challenging start to the season where they lost 10 of their first 12 games (2-9-1).
Jordan Staal managed to find the net for the Hurricanes in the third period, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Oilers’ dominance. The Hurricanes, with a record of 14-10-1, suffered their second consecutive loss. Pyotr Kochetkov was pulled from the game after conceding three goals on six shots within the first 5:46 of the game, and Antti Raanta stepped in, finishing with 25 saves.
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