Oilers after shutout against Vegas before play-off
While Oilers goalkeeper Mike Smith (40) succeeded a shutout (33 Saves), defender Krissell Edmonton introduced in the first third in the first third.
After a goatless mid section, Cody Ceci again increased a defender after 35 seconds in the final third.
Warren Fügele (46.) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with a hit in subnumber (56) provided the final score.
Unusual: None of the two Topstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl contributed to the list of scorers.
Through the success, the team of Leon Draisaitl built the lead to the Golden Knights in nine of the Conference on seven points – with six outstanding games.
Vegas, on the other hand, is a hard fight in particular with the Los Angeles Kings for the last free space in the west before.
The team of Co-Trainer Marco Storm ranks at the same number of games (76) a single point in front of the Golden Knights in third place of the Pacific Division.