What Happened
Connor McDavid recorded four points, including a goal and two assists in the first period, to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Vasily Podkolzin scored twice, Leon Draisaitl added a goal and Devon Levi made 39 saves for Edmonton, which has won five straight and is 5-0-1. Brandt Clarke scored for Los Angeles, which fell to 0-3-2.
Key Details
- McDavid finished with one goal and three assists.
- Podkolzin scored his sixth and seventh goals of the season.
- Levi stopped 39 shots for Edmonton.
- Los Angeles outshot Edmonton 40-16 but remained winless.
- Edmonton is without injured Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
- The Kings are 0-3-2 in Peter Laviolette's first season as coach.
What It Means
Edmonton's 5-0-1 start has come despite missing Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, with McDavid producing 16 points already. Los Angeles remains winless under new coach Peter Laviolette as the team adjusts to a more aggressive style after years of defence-first play. The Kings and Philadelphia are the NHL's only winless teams.
What's Next
Edmonton will look to extend its five-game winning streak in its next game. Los Angeles will continue searching for its first win of the season under Laviolette.