EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers claimed victory over the Utah Hockey Club with a final score of 4-1 on Tuesday night, thanks to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ go-ahead goal early in the second period. Joining him in the spotlight were Connor McDavid and Connor Brown, both contributing with two assists each in the game. The Oilers have been on a roll lately, celebrating wins in eight out of their last eleven games, and 12 out of their last 16 contests, showcasing their strong performance this season. In goal, Stuart Skinner turned away 26 shots for the Oilers, solidifying his position in net.
The lone goal for Utah came from Jack McBain, but the team continues to struggle, having lost five consecutive games. The absence of their top scorer, Clayton Keller, who was scratched just before the game, further complicated their efforts. In net for Utah, rookie goaltender Jaxson Stauber did an admirable job, making 34 saves, but ultimately fell short.
In terms of individual achievements, Logan Cooley of Utah managed to secure an assist, marking his points tally in eight out of his last nine games and extending his road point streak to an impressive 11 games, which is currently the longest active road streak in the NHL. On the other side, Connor McDavid’s two assists allowed him to stretch his points streak to 12 games, accumulating a remarkable 23 points during this span. This marks the 14th occasion in McDavid’s career that he has achieved a streak of 11 games or longer, with his personal best standing at 17 games from the 2022 season.
A pivotal moment in the game occurred early in the second period when the Oilers scored two quick goals 20 seconds apart, extending their lead to 3-1. The sequence began with McDavid facilitating a precise pass to Nugent-Hopkins, who finished with a simple tap-in for his eighth goal of the season. Almost immediately after, Connor Brown set up Troy Stecher, who also found the back of the net, further adding to the Oilers’ momentum.
Key statistics showed that Brown’s two assists in the second period contributed to his impressive performance lately, allowing him to amass 10 points in his last nine outings. This brings his season total to 16 points, a significant improvement from the 12 points he recorded in 71 games from the previous season.
Next on the schedule, Utah will be facing off against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, while the Oilers will prepare to host the Anaheim Ducks this coming Friday.
