In a thrilling contest, Evan Bouchard showcased his scoring prowess with two goals, contributing to a three-point performance. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played a pivotal role with four assists as the Edmonton Oilers, hosting the Minnesota Wild on Friday, secured a 4-3 victory, extending their impressive winning streak to six games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each made significant contributions, recording one goal and one assist apiece for the Oilers, propelling them to the third position in the Pacific Division.

The game remained highly competitive, with the score tied at 3-3 as the second period concluded. The decisive moments unfolded in the final period, and it was Mikael Granlund’s sixth goal of the season that equalized the score early in the third period for the Wild. Despite the intense pressure, Edmonton’s goaltender, Stuart Skinner, made a crucial impact with 17 saves, more than half of them coming in the third period, ultimately securing the Oilers’ triumphant outcome.

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Connor McDavid scored seventh of the season and added an assist in the third period to tie the score and earn him the game’s first star. He made a nifty move as he skated past Fleury down the right side and then stuffed a backhand past the goal line at the near post.

The goal was a special moment for McDavid, who surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the fastest career mark of scoring 70 goals in 43 games by an NHL defenceman. McDavid has 21 points in his last eight games, and the Oilers are up to third place in the Pacific Division with 23 points.

McDavid and the Oilers continue their home stand with a game against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday evening. It’s the second meeting of these two teams this season, and it is a massive game as Edmonton hopes to maintain their lead in the division race.