EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night, marking their second consecutive win.

Connor McDavid contributed significantly with one goal and one assist, while Corey Perry, Zach Hyman, and Troy Stecher also found the back of the net. Leon Draisaitl added two assists, helping the Oilers improve their record to five victories in their last six games. Goalkeeper Stuart Skinner was sharp in net, stopping 29 of St. Louis’s shots.

For the Blues, Dylan Holloway and Jake Neighbours each scored, which ended St. Louis’s brief two-game win streak. The defeat was their first in regulation in six games, bringing their record under coach Jim Montgomery to 4-1-1. Goaltender Jordan Binnington made 17 saves during the matchup.

In notable takeaways from the game, both defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Holloway returned to Edmonton after signing with the Blues as restricted free agents. The financially restricted Oilers were unable to match the offered contracts. Broberg has already set personal bests with two goals and ten assists this season, while Holloway has also set new highs of eight goals and eight assists.

As for the Oilers, McDavid has been on a remarkable scoring streak. Following a solid start of 10 points in his first 11 games, he has racked up an impressive 27 points over his last 13 games. His assist in the second period marked his 123rd of the 2024 calendar year (including playoffs), tying him with Mario Lemieux for the highest total in Lemieux’s career during 1992. The only player with more assists in a calendar year is Wayne Gretzky.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred five minutes into the second period, when the Oilers extended their lead by two goals. A clearing attempt by Broberg deflected off a teammate into the slot, allowing McDavid to seize the opportunity and score through Binnington’s legs. This marked McDavid’s 13th goal of the season and his 29th unassisted goal in his career.

In terms of statistics, Hyman is worth noting. After a career-high 54 games last season, he only managed three goals in his first 20 games this season. However, since returning from a five-game injury absence, Hyman has scored three goals in just two games, significantly boosting his season total.

Looking ahead, the Blues are set to visit Vancouver to conclude their four-game road trip, while the Oilers will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.