In Tempe, Arizona, Evander Kane spearheaded the Edmonton Oilers’ charge, guiding them to a 6-3 triumph over the struggling Arizona Coyotes on Monday, extending the Coyotes’ losing streak to 10 games. Kane’s pivotal goals in the final period secured the victory for the Oilers.
Contributing significantly, Leon Draisaitl notched a goal and provided two assists for the Oilers, with Evan Bouchard chipping in three assists, and Stuart Skinner making 22 saves.
Nick Bjugstad managed to score twice for the Coyotes, who have been enduring a tough stretch with a 0-9-1 record in their last 10 games. Clayton Keller also made an impact with a goal and an assist, while Matt Villalta made 20 saves in his NHL debut.
The Oilers seized control in the third period, striking twice within 26 seconds early on to break the 3-3 deadlock. Kane leveled the score with a wrist shot during a delayed penalty, followed by Zach Hyman tipping in a shot to put Edmonton ahead 4-3. Kane continued his offensive display, deflecting Ryan McLeod’s shot to extend the Oilers’ lead to 5-3. Warren Foegele sealed the victory with an empty-net goal late in the third period.
The game commenced with Draisaitl netting a power-play goal to give Edmonton an early 1-0 lead, only for Bjugstad to swiftly equalize at 1-1. Mattias Janmark then restored the Oilers’ lead before Keller and Bjugstad responded to put Arizona ahead 3-2.
Ultimately, Kane’s clutch performance in the third period propelled the Oilers to victory, marking their first back-to-back wins this month.
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