The Edmonton Oilers squared off against the Kraken at Rogers Place on Tuesday for the second of four meetings on the season. The Oilers won the opener at Climate Pledge Arena by a 4-2 final back on January 4th, and the boys must have loved that score so much that they decided to replicate it last night for a ninth consecutive win over the Kraken.
The Edmonton Oilers hosted the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 27. This game was a big one, as Connor McDavid returned after his three-game suspension. His goal in the second period helped to put the Oilers on top,
The improvement in scoring at five-on-five (by far the largest game state) represents a major positive shift for the Oilers in 2024-25. The coaching staff is trying to suppress opposition offence while making certain the elite talent on the Oilers can wheel.
jeff skinner is all smiles with a revenge game goal against the sabres. pic.twitter.com/Kv0T7WckI0
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice to help the Edmonton Oilers rally for a 3-2 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
It’s important to remember he was getting a lot of power play time in Anaheim, which helped get him over 20 goals last season. He’s not getting those minutes in Edmonton, but has still managed to register seven goals. He’s not the perfect player, but I like having him in the roster in a bottom six role.