Oilers Dominate Blues in 5-0 Victory
In a dominating performance on Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers triumphed over the St. Louis Blues with a decisive score of 5-0. Leading the charge for Edmonton was Zach Hyman, who scored two goals and assisted on another. Meanwhile, goalie Connor Ingram secured his first shutout of the season, turning away 27 shots.
Key Contributions and Milestones
The Oilers’ offensive effort also featured contributions from Vasily Podkolzin, who added a goal along with an assist, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Andrew Mangiapane each found the back of the net. This victory marks the Oilers’ strong run, as they have not lost in regulation during their last eight games, boasting a record of 5-1-2 during that stretch.
A notable milestone was reached by Nugent-Hopkins, who played in his 1,000th game, becoming the 63rd player in NHL history to score in their milestone match. This achievement was celebrated with a pregame ceremony, underscoring his long-standing contribution to the franchise. Nugent-Hopkins now has an impressive tally of 283 goals and 503 assists in his career, with only Kevin Lowe having played more games in Oilers history.
Oilers’ Success and Upcoming Matches
For the Oilers, the success continues as they are now 21-1-4 when they score the first goal of a game this season. On the Colorado side, Jordan Binnington recorded 23 saves during the matchup as the Blues ended a two-game winning streak. Additionally, Dylan Holloway made his return to the ice after being sidelined for 15 games due to an ankle injury. Hyman’s prolific scoring continues to shine, as he now has racked up 17 goals in his last 20 games, leading the league in scoring since December 11.
Looking ahead, the Blues are set to face the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, while the Oilers will host the New Jersey Devils in their next matchup.
