The Edmonton Oilers secured a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, breaking the Senators’ season-high six-game winning streak. Zach Hyman scored a decisive power-play goal late in the second period, while goaltender Stuart Skinner made 20 saves for Edmonton. This win marked the Oilers’ third consecutive victory and their 11th win in the last 13 games. Ottawa’s Nick Cousins tied the game briefly in the second period, but Edmonton’s strong play sealed the Senators’ fate.
Viktor Arvidsson shone for the Oilers, contributing a goal and an assist, while Adam Henrique added another goal for the team. Hyman has been in remarkable form, scoring in six straight games and netting 10 goals in nine games since recovering from an injury. For Ottawa, Nick Cousins was the lone goal scorer, finding the back of the net just 25 seconds into the second period. Leevi Merilainen, stepping in for the injured Linus Ullmark, made 12 saves in relief.
The Senators faced a setback when Linus Ullmark left the game after the first period due to an injury sustained from a high shot. Merilainen, in just his fourth NHL game, stepped up to finish the game after earning his first career win the night before against Vancouver. Despite their efforts, Ottawa was unable to extend their winning streak. Edmonton’s offense and strong goaltending proved too much for the Senators.
Connor McDavid was instrumental in setting up the opening goal, sending a pass to Viktor Arvidsson for a tap-in during the first period. Arvidsson, returning to the first line after recovering from injury, was playing his third game back. Additionally, McDavid and Leon Draisaitl both extended their point streaks to nine games. Draisaitl has tallied 20 points during this stretch, while McDavid has contributed 18.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Saturday. The Ottawa Senators will face the Winnipeg Jets, while the Edmonton Oilers will take on the Los Angeles Kings. With the Oilers continuing their strong performance and the Senators hoping to rebound, the upcoming games will be crucial for both teams.
