Overview
- Edmonton scored three times in the third period, with Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl and Kasperi Kapanen delivering the decisive goals.
- The result leaves Anaheim at 73 points, Vegas at 72 and Edmonton at 70, shrinking the gap at the top of the Pacific Division.
- Connor McDavid recorded two assists, Connor Ingram made 24 saves, and McDavid and Evan Bouchard each pushed their points streaks to seven games.
- Despite the defeat, Vegas controlled 5-on-5 play with edges in shot attempts (56-37), scoring chances (28-22) and expected goals (2.62), according to Natural Stat Trick.
- Pivotal moments included a successful Oilers challenge wiping out a Keegan Kolesar goal and Draisaitl’s winner after a broken stick hindered a Vegas clearance, with Jack Eichel’s short-handed strike later answered by Kapanen’s empty-netter.