RALEIGH, N.C. -- Calvin Pickard made 35 saves, and the Edmonton Oilers ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl had two assists to extend his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, seven assists) for the Oilers (35-21-4). Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored.
The Edmonton Oilers didn't end up making a splash on the trade deadline day, but insider reports indicate they came close to landing superstar Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes.
Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.
Adam Henrique scored shorthanded and Corey Perry added a goal to support goalie Calvin Pickard as the Oilers toppled the Carolina Hurricanes.
Calvin Pickard helped Edmonton end its five-game losing streak Saturday by making a season-high 35 saves for a 2-1 Oilers victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C.
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Yardbarker on MSNConnor McDavid is so back, Zach Hyman scores two, and Jake Walman shines in Oilers debutAfter an overtime win over Montreal on Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers were back in action on Saturday at Rogers Place against the visiting Dallas Stars.
Two of the league's best square off in a matchup that could repeat in June. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
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Edmonton Journal on MSNEdmonton Oilers vs Carolina Hurricanes live reportThe Edmonton Oilers face off against the Carolina Hurricanes today, with Edmonton on a five-game losing streak. This is a live report of the game, with player grades to come shortly after the end of the game.
Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1. Connor McDavid added an empty-netter and Calvin Pickard stopped 35 shots for the Oilers, who snapped a five-game losing streak and got their first win since Feb.
After weeks of uncertainly about his future NHL home, Rantanen was traded to Dallas by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, and then signed an eight-year, $96 million contract.
Unlike with his trade to Carolina, Rantanen was involved in the decision of him going to Dallas and signing an 8-year, $96 million contract.
The Maple Leafs made it clear that they want to sign Marner to a contract extension but gave him the option to go to Carolina if he wanted as he holds a full no-movement clause. Marner said that he wanted to remain in Toronto for the rest of the year and then decide on his future in the offseason.
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