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Oilers Win Wild 9-7 Thriller Against Canucks
2 Oct
Summary
- Connor McDavid tallied a goal and four assists in the high-scoring game.
- The Oilers secured a split of the season-opening series with the Canucks.
- Devon Levi made 15 saves in his regular-season debut for the Oilers.
The Edmonton Oilers edged out the Vancouver Canucks in a high-scoring affair, winning 9-7 at Rogers Arena. Connor McDavid was instrumental in the victory, contributing a goal and four assists. This result allowed the Oilers to split their season-opening series against the Canucks.
Goaltender Devon Levi, in his regular-season debut for Edmonton, made 15 saves. The Oilers built a substantial lead, going up 8-2 late in the third period. Despite a strong push from the Canucks, Edmonton managed to hold on for the win.
Leon Draisaitl added two goals and an assist, while Evan Bouchard contributed a goal and two assists for the Oilers. Vancouver saw multiple players score, including Marco Rossi with two goals and Elias Pettersson with a goal and two assists, as they attempted to close the deficit in the final period.
