US EditionNHL Roundup: Connor McDavid (3 Goals), Division-Leading Oilers Top Sharks
McDavid had five points and the Sharks allowed three power-play goals, leaving San Jose with little margin for error in the playoff race.
- On Wednesday, Connor McDavid recorded a hat trick and two assists, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks before 15,683 fans at SAP Center.
- The loss delivered a significant blow to San Jose's playoff hopes, as the Sharks hold a 37-33-7 record with only five games remaining in their regular season schedule.
- Edmonton capitalized on San Jose's defensive lapses, scoring three power-play goals during the first two periods, including tallies from Vasily Podkolzin and Jack Roslovic, both assisted by McDavid.
- Despite goals from Macklin Celebrini and Kiefer Sherwood, the Sharks managed only 14 shots on net while goalie Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 21 saves in the loss.
- San Jose now faces a critical stretch with five games remaining, starting with a road matchup in Anaheim, as the club fights to secure the final Western Conference wild card spot.
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Without the injured Leon Draisaitl, the Edmonton Oilers currently have to get along. They're still on their way to the NHL playoffs. Superstar Connor McDavid excels in winning the San Jose Sharks. The highlights in the video.
In the NHL, Connor McDavid had a great performance, leading his home club, the Edmonton Oilers, to a 5-2 (2-1, 3-1, 0-0) victory over the San Jose Sharks.
The Washington Nationals beat Toronto 4-0 in the NHL on the road to boost their chances of making the playoffs. In the remaining two games played at night, Buffalo defeated the New York Rangers 5-3 and Edmonton defeated San Jose 5-2, with Connor McDavid scoring three goals.
Connor McDavid participates in all goals at the 5-2 Edmontons over San Jose. Philipp Kurashev does not play again.
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