The Edmonton Oilers set the tone for their series against the LA Kings with a 7-4 victory at Rogers Place, taking a 1-0 series lead. The game 1 victory helped the Oilers snap a seven game 1 losing streak.
Connor McDavid was buzzing all night with five assists, three of them went to one of his most reliable wingers Zach Hyman who scored a playoff hat trick.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, Warren Foegele and newcomer Adam Henrique all found the back of the net as well. Henrique spoke with media following the victory and discussed his involvement on the Oilers top line alongside McDavid and Hyman.
The Oilers jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead early in the game and carried the momentum throughout the game, head coach for the Oilers Kris Knoblauch says his unit found success on broken plays all game.
Edmonton is 21-3 all-time when taking a 1-0 lead in a best-of-seven series. Game 2 will take place at Rogers Place Wednesday night, puck drop at 8pm.
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