3 most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from 4-0 shutout win over Seattle Kraken ft. Stuart Skinner

NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Seattle Kraken - Source: Imagn
3 most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from 4-0 shutout win over Seattle Kraken ft. Stuart Skinner - Source: Imagn

The Edmonton Oilers got a much-needed win on the road, beating the Seattle Kraken 4-0 on Saturday evening at Climate Pledge Arena. It was all Oilers, as a two-goal second period iced the win for the club.

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The big guns stepped up as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (PPG), Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman (PPG) and Connor McDavid scored for the Oilers. Meanwhile, Joey Daccord made 21 saves for the Kraken in the losing effort.

Here's a closer look at the three most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from their shutout win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday afternoon.

3 most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from shutout win over Seattle Kraken

#3 Connor McDavid

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It’s tough to pass on Connor McDavid as one of the Edmonton Oilers’ most impressive players. The Edmonton captain had a goal and an assist in 17:39 of ice time across 18 shifts. He had one shot on goal, but he made it count.

Here’s a look at McDavid’s tally, as shown on the Oilers’ official X account:

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McDavid scored an impressive goal from a sharp angle. The shot seemed innocuous enough, but found a spot on the short side to beat the Kraken goalie.

#2 Zach Hyman

Zach Hyman has hit the ground running since returning from injury. He’s been a welcome boost to the Edmonton lineup. He ended the night with a goal and an assist in a little over 15 minutes of ice time across 16 shifts. Most importantly, he notched a big power-play tally.

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Hyman, as he has so often done, stood in front of the net, redirecting a shot-pass. The Kraken failed to cover Hyman, allowing him plenty of time and space to get the goal.

The tally put the Oilers up 3-0, essentially putting the game out of reach for the Kraken.

#1 Stuart Skinner

It’s great to see Stuart Skinner have a solid game. After the 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, Skinner rebounded to notch his second shutout of the season.

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The Oilers’ netminder stopped all 26 shots he faced against the Kraken. While his performance was fantastic, it’s also worth pointing out that the Oilers played very well in front of Skinner.

The club showed a structured approach while also playing a physical game. The Oilers responded well following Mason Marchment’s hit on Darnell Nurse. That situation prompted the Oilers to turn up the heat, clamping down on the game.

The Edmonton Oilers will hit the ice again on Tuesday night as they host the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place.

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