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Improved Oilers cranking up the intensity in playoff push
The Oilers have gone 7-3-1 in their last 11 games, showing stronger defence and physical play after losing star Leon Draisaitl, pushing for a Pacific Division lead.
- On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in Edmonton, with Zach Hyman, Jack Roslovic, and rookie Matt Savoie scoring to move within three points of the division-leading Ducks.
- Adapting to the absence of star forward Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton head coach Kris Knoblauch said the team has "been playing the right way more" as the season enters its critical final stretch.
- Connor McDavid regained the NHL scoring lead with a goal and two assists, while defenceman Evan Bouchard extended his points streak against the Ducks to 11 games.
- After Anaheim narrowed a 3-0 deficit to 3-2 midway through the third period, the Oilers held strong and closed out the clutch 4-2 decision, limiting the Ducks to 15 shots through 40 minutes.
- With eight games remaining, Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse stated, "We still have a lot of work to do," as the team maintains intensity to secure home-ice advantage in the tight playoff race.
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