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McDavid’s Hat Trick, Five Points Lift Oilers Past Sharks to Top Pacific

Edmonton’s perfect power play broke a slump that began after Leon Draisaitl’s injury.

Apr 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) and right wing Jack Quinn (22) celebrates the goal by center Ryan McLeod (71) against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) battles with Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71), center Will Smith (2), Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) and center Matthew Savoie (22) chase the puck in the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Oilers’ 5-2 road win in San Jose on Wednesday put them alone atop the Pacific Division with 90 points, two ahead of Vegas, which has a game in hand.
  • Connor McDavid logged his 15th career hat trick and five points, raising his NHL-leading total to 133.
  • Edmonton converted all three power plays after going 3-for-27 since Draisaitl’s March 15 lower-body injury.
  • Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini scored to reach 108 points, the third-most by a teenager in NHL history behind Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby.
  • The result hurt San Jose’s wild-card push, leaving the Sharks three points behind Nashville and two behind Los Angeles with four games remaining.