Edmonton, Alberta – Zach Hyman scored a crucial power-play goal late in the second period, propelling the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. This win effectively ended the Senators’ impressive six-game winning streak. In this match, Stuart Skinner showcased his skills in goal by making 20 saves for the Oilers, who have now secured their third consecutive win and triumphed in 11 of their last 13 games.

For Edmonton, Viktor Arvidsson contributed significantly with a goal and an assist, while Adam Henrique also found the back of the net. The Senators managed to level the score at 1-1 just 25 seconds into the second period, courtesy of a goal from Nick Cousins.

In net for Ottawa, Leevi Merilainen stepped in to replace the injured Linus Ullmark at the start of the second period, making 12 saves in his fourth career NHL appearance. Ullmark had initially stopped six of the seven shots he faced in the first period but left the game after being hit by a high shot late in the opening frame. Merilainen had just secured his first NHL win the previous night against Vancouver.

Key observations from the game include Hyman’s remarkable scoring streak, now at six consecutive games. Since returning from injury, he has scored 10 goals in just nine games, totaling 13 goals this season. Another highlight was Connor McDavid, who set up Arvidsson’s opening goal in the first period by sending a precise pass through the blue paint, allowing Arvidsson to net his third goal of the season, marking a comeback after missing 15 games.

Furthermore, both McDavid and Leon Draisaitl extended their points streaks to nine games, with Draisaitl achieving 20 points during that run, and McDavid adding 18 points to his tally. As the NHL weekend draws to a close, both teams will hit the ice again on Saturday; Ottawa will face the Winnipeg Jets, while Edmonton is set to take on the Los Angeles Kings.