Leon Draisaitl continued his dominance of the Nashville Predators, main the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Preds Wednesday night time at Rogers Place.
Draisaitl had two objectives and an help, giving him 13 factors in his final 4 video games towards Nashville.
The Oilers’ energy play stored its scorching streak going with a first-period aim by Draisaitl. The lead didn’t final lengthy with Matt Duchene beating Mikko Koskinen 11 seconds later.
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Kailer Yamamoto scored for the second straight sport early within the second, banging a free puck previous Connor Ingram.
Draisaitl struck once more within the third, with Devin Shore following up 1:18 later. Ryan Johansen fired residence a power-play aim to tug the Preds inside two with 4:01 left. Lower than a minute later, Jesse Puljujarvi sealed it with an empty netter.
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Connor McDavid had two assists. Koskinen made 30 saves to enhance to 6-1.
The Oilers are 8-1 for simply the second time in franchise historical past, matching their begin from 1985-86. They’ll host the New York Rangers on Friday. Kevin Lowe can have his No. 4 retired earlier than the sport.
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