EDMONTON — Ryan O’Reilly had a hat trick and one assist as the Nashville Predators snapped a two-game losing skid, defeating the hapless Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Filip Forsberg added a goal and two assists and Thomas Novak also scored for the Predators (5-6-0).
Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves.
Darnell Nurse and Zach Hyman scored in response for the Oilers (2-7-1), who have lost six of their last seven.
Edmonton has yet to record a win at Rogers Place this season.