EDMONTON, Alberta — Max Jones and Zach Hyman scored third-period goals, Adam Henrique had a pair of assists, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to a 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, despite playing without star forward Leon Draisaitl.
Oilers Overcome Draisaitl’s Absence
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor Murphy, and Vasily Podkolzin also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 5-2-1 in March and are now tied with Anaheim for first place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers’ victory came after it was announced Draisaitl, currently fourth in league scoring, is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.
For the Sharks, Dmitry Orlov, Pavol Regenda, and Kiefer Sherwood each found the net. However, San Jose has now lost five of its last seven games. Connor Ingram made 27 saves for Edmonton, even as Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 32 shots for the Sharks.
The game was tied 3-3 after two periods. Zach Hyman scored the game-winning goal with 11:48 remaining in the third period, lifting a backhand shot into the net for his 29th goal of the season in just 50 games.
San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini saw his nine-game point streak end, and he was held scoreless for the first time since the Olympic break. He remains five points shy of becoming the sixth teenager in NHL history to reach 100 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game?
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-3.
Who scored for the Edmonton Oilers?
Max Jones, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor Murphy, and Vasily Podkolzin scored for the Edmonton Oilers.
What is the status of Leon Draisaitl’s injury?
Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury.
As the Oilers navigate the remainder of the season without a key player, how might this challenge shape their strategy and team dynamics moving forward?
