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- calendar_today October 14, 2026
McDavid's Impressive Start Sparks Oilers
Connor McDavid delivered a standout performance on Tuesday night, notching a goal and two assists in the first period as part of a four-point game to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings. The win marked Edmonton’s fifth consecutive victory and kept the Kings winless early in the NHL season.
Oilers Continue Hot Streak
The Oilers, now 5-0-1, have scored at least three goals in every game this season. Tuesday’s game maintained that scoring streak thanks to early offensive pressure led by McDavid. Vasily Podkolzin added his sixth and seventh goals of the year, while Leon Draisaitl also scored. Goaltender Devon Levi contributed with 39 saves, anchoring a strong defense throughout the night.
McDavid’s First Period Dominance
The opening period saw McDavid record three points for the 33rd time in his 11-season NHL career, and the 10th time he has done so in a first period. The six-time Art Ross Trophy winner has already amassed 16 points this season, including five multi-point games, underscoring his reputation for goal scoring and playmaking ability in NHL hockey.
Game Highlights and Key Moments
McDavid set the tone early by assisting on Draisaitl’s opening goal, threading a pass past Kings defenseman Cody Ceci. Moments later, he burned past Mikey Anderson and fired a shot that was rebounded in by Podkolzin. McDavid then scored his own goal after taking a lead pass from Ty Emberson. Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was replaced by Anton Forsberg for the second period. Brandt Clarke scored Los Angeles’ lone goal late in the second period, marking his first since signing a five-year, $37-million contract in June. Podkolzin capped the scoring with an empty-net goal, assisted by McDavid and Draisaitl.
Struggles for the Winless Kings
The Kings, under new coach Peter Laviolette, are adapting to a more aggressive offensive style after years of defense-first play but remain winless with a 0-3-2 record. Despite outshooting the Oilers 40-16, they struggled to overcome Edmonton’s early lead. Los Angeles is one of only two NHL teams, along with Philadelphia, yet to record a win this season.
Oilers Set for Next Matchup
The Oilers will look to continue their strong start to the NHL season when they host the Utah Mammoth on Thursday. The team’s success comes despite injuries to key players Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Evan Bouchard also contributed two assists in the win, highlighting the depth in Edmonton’s lineup as they build momentum in their pursuit of NHL victory.
Source: cbc.ca.
