Connor McDavid Scores First Goal of the Season in Oilers Victory
Connor McDavid Leads Oilers to Victory
NASHVILLE – Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the season, and the Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-2 victory against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.
The Oilers, improving to a 2-3-0 record, have now won two consecutive games after a rough 0-3-0 start. Goalkeeper Calvin Pickard made 25 saves, while defenseman Brett Kulak stood out by scoring two goals in the match.
Game Highlights
- McDavid gave the Oilers a critical 3-2 lead at 18:29 of the second period.
- Juuse Saros made 32 saves for the struggling Predators.
- Roman Josi recorded two assists, contributing to both the Predators' goals.
- Filip Forsberg opened the scoring for Nashville in the first period.
- Kulak's empty net goal in the final moments sealed the victory for Edmonton.
Key Performers
- Brett Kulak - 2 goals
- Connor McDavid - 1 goal, crucial leadership
- Calvin Pickard - 25 saves
- Roman Josi - 2 assists
This match also marked a milestone for defenseman Luke Schenn, who played in his 1,000th NHL game, making him the 398th player to reach this significant achievement.
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