Vancouver 1, at Edmonton 6

EDMONTON, Alberta (Interstat) — The Edmonton Oilers erupted for four first-period goals and cruised to a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night at Rexall Place, a decisive win that snapped a two-game skid and leveled their season record. Matt Savoie recorded a natural hat trick in the opening frame, and Connor McDavid tallied four assists as the Oilers dominated from the outset in front of 18,347 fans. The loss extended a difficult season for the Canucks, who have now lost 57 games. The Oilers set the tone early, hemming Vancouver in its own zone and capitalizing on… Read more...