The NHL’s leading scorer and the Edmonton Oilers had it every which way against the at-home San Jose Sharks. Notably, the powerhouse squad from Alberta had a monster middle period, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins all posting a goal and an assist. The feat increased the Oilers’ lead to 5-0, arguably putting the game out of reach even before the final frame. McDavid scored the first goal of the night and Klim Kostin added a tally of his own in the first period of play.
The Sharks could have salvaged some dignity in the third, but the Oilers weren’t done yet.