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Oilers' Connor McDavid Nets Hat Trick, Season-High 5 Points vs. Sharks
- On Wednesday, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick with two assists in a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, moving the team into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.
- Following a tough overtime loss in Utah, the Oilers have surged with a 6-1-1 record over their last eight games, aiming to replicate back-to-back Stanley Cup Final runs after sputtering through much of the season.
- Edmonton's power play unit converted all three chances, its strongest performance since high-scoring teammate Leon Draisaitl suffered a lower-body injury on March 15 and anticipates his return for the postseason.
- McDavid extended his NHL-leading point total to 133, maintaining a six-point advantage over Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov for the Art Ross Trophy while needing three goals in the final three games for his second 50-goal season.
- The Oilers hold a two-point lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in the division race, though the Golden Knights have one game in hand; Edmonton faces the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
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Connor McDavid's hat trick leads the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Sharks
Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and finished with five points, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that moved them into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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C 36%
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