3 most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from 4-3 OT win over Carolina Hurricanes ft. Leon Draisaitl

NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Carolina Hurricanes - Source: Imagn
3 most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from 4-3 OT win over Carolina Hurricanes ft. Leon Draisaitl - Source: Imagn

The Edmonton Oilers got a much-needed bounce-back win on Saturday night. Edmonton defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in overtime at PNC Arena as their East Coast trip continues.

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Leon Draisaitl ended the game 19 seconds into overtime with his 13th of the season. Connor McDavid scored twice for the Edmonton Oilers, with Jack Roslovic getting the other tally. Meanwhile, Eric Robinson, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Jordan Staal scored for the Hurricanes.

So, here’s a look at the three most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from their overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

3 most impressive Edmonton Oilers players from OT win over Carolina Hurricanes

#3 Stuart Skinner

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The Edmonton Oilers were vastly outshot 36-23 on the night. But starting netminder Stuart Skinner stood tall, making 33 saves on the night. Skinner’s solid performance was a huge boost on Saturday night, amid the team’s iffy goaltending at times this season.

Getting solid starts from Skinner will be crucial as the Oilers look to get back into championship form this season.

#2 Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers captain was money in the bank on Saturday night. He scored two goals and added a key assist on Draisaitl’s game-winner in overtime.

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Here’s a look at Connor McDavid’s second goal of the night, as shown on the Oilers’ official X account:

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Draisaitl and Zach Hyman, who returned to the lineup following a wrist injury, played a little tic-tac-toe before dishing the puck to McDavid. The Oilers' top player made no mistake in burying the puck past Frederik Andersen to give the Oilers a 3-2 lead midway through the third.

McDavid earned the game’s first star for his efforts.

#1 Leon Draisaitl

There was little doubt as to who the Oilers’ best player was on the night. Leon Draisaitl ended the game with one goal and two assists. But it was his overtime winner that lifted his team on the night.

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Here’s a look at the tally:

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The Oilers were forced to retreat to their own zone, but then led a rush into the Carolina zone. McDavid left a drop pass for Draisaitl, who rifled a shot for the winner. Oilers’ duo made the play seem effortless as the Hurricanes’ played watched in dismay.

All told, Draisaitl got the game’s second star following his impressive performance.

The Oilers will be back on the ice on Monday night as they continue their East Coast trip. They’ll face the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center.

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