Oilers Defeat Kraken
Edmonton Defeats Seattle 3-1 to Secure Second Straight Win
Anonymous
Key Points
1
Owen Michaels also scored for Edmonton, giving the 24-year-old undrafted free agent two goals in his first three NHL games after he made the team out of training camp.
2
Edmonton goalie Devon Levi made 19 saves, while Seattle’s Philipp Grubauer stopped 22 shots.
3
The Oilers extended their home dominance over Seattle: they entered the game with a 15-4-1 all-time record against the Kraken and had won seven straight at home against them.
4
Edmonton defenseman Ty Emberson was set to get his first look in the lineup against Seattle after losing an opening-night roster spot to Shakir Mukhamadullin, who had impressed in camp but struggled in his first games.
The Edmonton Oilers kept their hot start rolling on October 3, defeating the Seattle Kraken 3-1 for their second straight win. Connor McDavid scored a goal and added an assist, extending his early-season pace to nine points in three games. MyNorthwest reported that Leon Draisaitl sealed the victory with a late third-period goal, while Owen Michaels also found the net for Edmonton.
The matchup defied pregame expectations of a high-scoring affair. WRAL noted that Devon Levi made 19 saves in net for the Oilers, while Seattle's Philipp Grubauer stopped 22 shots. Edmonton's defensive performance surprised observers who had questioned the team's ability to tighten up early this season.
Michaels Shines in Third Game as an Undrafted Free Agent
Owen Michaels scored twice in his first three NHL games after making the Oilers roster out of training camp as an undrafted free agent. The 24-year-old's quick impact marks one of Edmonton's unexpected bright spots early this season. WTOP confirmed Michaels netted a goal in the victory, continuing his impressive start to his professional career.
McDavid's Dominance Extends into Game Three
Connor McDavid continues to pace the Oilers with a goal and an assist against Seattle. His nine points in three games puts him on a historically strong pace early in the season. Newsday reported McDavid's contributions were key to Edmonton's offensive output in the low-scoring contest.
Draisaitl Seals Late Victory Over Struggling Kraken
Leon Draisaitl scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period to secure Edmonton's 3-1 victory. NHRegister noted that Draisaitl's timing proved decisive as the Oilers improved to 2-1 to start the season. Bobby McMann had tied the game in the second period before Draisaitl's crucial strike.
Edmonton's Home Ice Dominance Over Seattle Continues
The Oilers extended their remarkable home record against the Kraken to seven straight wins. Edmonton enters this matchup with a 15-4-1 all-time record against Seattle at home. This win further cements Edmonton's dominance in their home barn versus the relatively new expansion franchise.
Sentiment
Mostly PositiveNEGATIVENEUTRALPOSITIVE
Publishers
17
Articles
140
Reach
157
A
AnonymousAuthor
