Last night in the NHL, there were only two games.
Here are the results and highlights:
Leon Draisaitl (1-3-4) and Connor McDavid (1-1-2) had a combined six points Monday to help new @EdmontonOilers head coach Kris Knoblauch earn a win in his first game behind the club’s bench.#NHLStats: https://t.co/7kMtc6sR41 pic.twitter.com/zT5waDjgoO
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 14, 2023
1. Jonathan Drouin finally breaks through
Since the start of the season, things haven’t been going so well for Jonathan Drouin. He still hadn’t scored, but that changed last night.
He took advantage of his former Halifax teammate, Nathan MacKinnon, to score his first goal in his new uniform. It was his 12th game in Colorado.
Just two Halifax Mooseheads connecting for a goal pic.twitter.com/4N5Cy1M6I8
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 14, 2023
The Quebecer now has three points.
Drouin isn’t the only former Canadien to stand out. Tomas Tatar had fed Cale Makar moments earlier. The defenseman didn’t miss a similar opportunity.
Makar to Tatar to Makar pic.twitter.com/o5UPYDMVmz
– NHL (@NHL) November 14, 2023
Mikko Rantanen continued doing what he does best: making magic on ice.
Watch this clip!
Rantanen’s Hockey IQ is off the charts pic.twitter.com/1wDR3KYVVh
– Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) November 14, 2023
Colorado finally disposed of the Kraken by a score of 5-1.
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2. Kris Knoblauch wins his first game
In the other game, Kris Knoblauch was at the Oilers’ helm for the first time. Connor McDavid’s former junior coach won his first game by a convincing 4-1 scoreline.
However, the game got off to a bad start for his team. Mathew Barzal scored early on.
Mathew Barzal blasts one home in the game’s opening minute!
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– NHL (@NHL) November 14, 2023
But Leon Draisaitl was on hand to answer.
Make it snappy, Leon Draisaitl!
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– NHL (@NHL) November 14, 2023
In his team’s win, Connor McDavid finally broke the deadlock. After nine scoreless games, he finally found the back of the net.
He mentioned in a post-game interview that he finally remembers how to score.
McDavid breaks his goalless streak pic.twitter.com/584OWNKeA5
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) November 14, 2023
The big guns have risen in Edmonton, then, and all is better. Let’s hope the Oilers can stick some wins, now.
Extension
– 300th win for Jared Bednar.
That’s our coach #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/iKGJJ6dNCM
– Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) November 14, 2023
– Zach Hyman is on fire.
It’s @ZachHyman with his fourth goal in the last two games to give the @EdmontonOilers the lead!
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– NHL (@NHL) November 14, 2023
– Does he deserve a fine?
Fine him pic.twitter.com/hXH86YuD92
– Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) November 14, 2023
– An eventful game for Leon Draisaitl.
– Great night of hockey ahead.