Game Overview
The Edmonton Oilers secured a 3-1 win against the New York Rangers on Monday, November 9, in Edmonton, completing a clean sweep of their season series.
This triumph not only reinforced the Oilers’ early‑season momentum but also kept them unbeaten when they score the opening goal.
Key Performances
Leon Draisaitl commanded the Oilers’ attack, scoring twice and pushing his goal tally to 18 for the season, a tally that also extended his own scoring streak to four games and his points run to six.
Connor McDavid contributed a goal of his own, swelling his points streak to 19 games and marking him as the fourth player ever to open a season with a 19‑game point run, joining Wayne Gretzky, Dany Heatley and Mats Sundin.
In goal, Devon Levi turned in a spectacular 28‑save performance, raising his record to 8‑1‑0 and underscoring his importance to Edmonton’s early success.
Jaroslav Chmelar answered with a short‑handed goal for the Rangers, snapping their three‑game winning streak, while Dylan Garand made 17 saves before being replaced.
These individual efforts collectively propelled Edmonton to a 3‑1 victory and a clean‑sheet sweep of the series.
Statistical Highlights
Scoring the first goal has become a decisive factor for both clubs this year; Edmonton is now 11‑0‑2 when they open the scoring, while the Rangers sit at 10‑1‑0 when they do the same, yet they remain the only team in the league without a win when they concede the opening goal, dropping to 0‑7‑1 in such scenarios.
Mika Zibanejad’s 36th short‑handed point of his career moved him past Mikael Backlund, placing him fourth among Swedish players in that category, and he currently ranks third on the Rangers with 16 points this season.
McDavid’s 48 points (11 goals, 37 assists) highlight his dominance, and his 19‑game point streak is the longest season‑opening run since
