EDMONTON OILERS NEWS

5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers take a bite out of Sharks in vindication win Edmonton Oilers 5, San Jose Sharks 0

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

RAW | Mattias Ekholm 12.29.23 | Edmonton Oilers Mattias talks with the media following practice

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM

What we learned in the NHL in December: Jack Eichel and the rise of the power kill Many NHL teams are taking a more proactive approach to the penalty kill, Connor McDavid's line is thriving, Patrick Kane is fitting in.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lowetide: Evander Kane's concerning season and what it means to the Oilers Kane's raw production is good but he he's had a tough time in outscoring opponents this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Oilers bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Kings

The Edmonton Oilers will attempt to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Los Angeles Kings

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuart Skinner, Oilers shut out Sharks Stuart Skinner posted his second shutout of the season and the visiting Edmonton Oilers rode a four-goal first period to a 5-0 victory over...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

James Hamblin - No-show on offense Hamblin is stuck in an 11-game point drought.

Impact Hamblin's last point was a helper Nov. 28 versus the Golden Knights. The 24-year-old has maintained a steady spot on the Oilers' fourth line, but his limited usage and nonexistent offense makes him a non-factor in fantasy. For the season, he has three points, 12 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 22 appearances. Hamblin may lose his place in the lineup once Sam Gagner (undisclosed) and Dylan Holloway (lower body) are able to play.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vincent Desharnais - Not generating offense Desharnais has gone 12 games without a point.

Impact Desharnais' drought was extended in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks. While he's done next to nothing on offense, he has 16 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in that span. The 27-year-old has been a fixture on the Oilers' third pairing this season with 30 appearances. He's earned four points, 37 hits, 43 blocked shots, 25 PIM, 13 shots on net and a minus-1 rating in that role, which is right in line with his level of production from last season.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

POST-RAW | Darnell Nurse 12.28.23 | Edmonton Oilers Darnell speaks with the media after a 5-0 victory

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM

GAME RECAP: Oilers 5, Sharks 0 | Edmonton Oilers Skinner secures his fourth career shutout & McLeod makes it three straight multi-point games in a 5-0 blanking of the Sharks on Thursday tha...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM

Connor Brown - Snaps drought Brown provided an assist and fired three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Brown went 10 games without a point prior to Thursday, which also included a one-game absence as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old winger, who missed nearly all of last season with an ACL injury, has not found his scoring touch in his first year with the Oilers. He's at two assists, 38 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 25 appearances. Brown may lose his place in the lineup once Sam Gagner (undisclosed) and Dylan Holloway (lower body) are able to return.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Ceci - Adds assist in win Ceci logged an assist and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Ceci has helpers in consecutive games for the second time this season. The 30-year-old blueliner set up a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tally in the second period. Ceci is up to nine assists, 37 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, a plus-7 rating and 21 hits through 32 appearances. He'll likely continue to log top-four minutes, but without a power-play role, he's not a player to target in fantasy.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Foegele - Delivers assist in win Foegele provided an assist in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Foegele has four points over his last four outings, which corresponds with his bump up to the second line. The 27-year-old winger found linemate Leon Draisaitl for the Oilers' fourth goal. Foegele has been a solid depth scorer with 14 points, 74 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-7 rating through 32 appearances this season. He can be helpful in deeper fantasy formats, but he's unlikely to excel in any specific category.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Ekholm - Produces assist in win Ekholm logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Ekholm has earned five helpers during his four-game streak. He set up an Evan Bouchard tally in the first period as the Oilers jumped out to a big lead early on. Ekholm has been steady in a top-four role this season, racking up 15 points, 73 shots on net, 57 hits, 35 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 31 outings overall.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid - Nabs assist in win McDavid logged an assist, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact McDavid has four goals and 12 helpers over 10 games in December, and he's been held off the scoresheet just once this month. The 26-year-old set up Zach Hyman on the Oilers' second goal of the game. McDavid is now in a three-way tie with Quinn Hughes and David Pastrnak for sixth in the NHL in points with 45. Considering his slow start to the year, McDavid's made good progress. He's at 12 goals, 33 helpers, 87 shots on net, 44 hits and a plus-4 rating over 30 appearances.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Nurse - Dishes pair of helpers Nurse logged two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Nurse earned his first multi-point effort since Nov. 26 with this performance. He helped out on goals by Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as the Oilers cruised to their third straight win. Nurse is up to 12 points, 76 shots on net, 77 blocked shots, 56 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 32 outings. His offense is down this season, making it unlikely he'll achieve the third 40-point campaign of his career in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Pads lead Thursday Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins' goal midway through the second period was the last tally of the contest. The 30-year-old has recaptured his 2022-23 form with four goals and 10 assists over 10 contests in December. He's up to nine tallies, 32 points, 72 shots on net, 22 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 32 appearances this season. He should continue to serve as a playmaker in the top six and on the first power-play unit.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Draisaitl - Scores in easy win Draisaitl scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Draisaitl's goal stretched the Oilers' lead to 4-0 in the first period. He's scored three times over his last four contests, though that's actually a bit of a quiet stretch for the 28-year-old. For the season, he's up to 15 goals, 36 points, 92 shots on net, 32 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 32 outings. Draisaitl remains the Oilers' second-line center and a member of the first power-play unit, where he's racked up 16 of his points this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0

Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHTS | EDM 5, SJS 0 | Edmonton Oilers Watch the highlights as the Oilers blank the Sharks on Thursday

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM

HIGHLIGHTS | EDM 5, SJS 0 | Edmonton Oilers Watch the highlights as the Oilers blank the Sharks on Thursday

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM

Ryan McLeod - One of each Thursday McLeod scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact McLeod earned his third straight multi-point effort, a span in which he's posted four goals and two assists. The 24-year-old's tally a minute into this game stood as the game-winner, his second such goal of the campaign. He's up to 13 points, 42 shots on net, 29 hits and a plus-3 rating through 32 appearances. McLeod's struggles confined him to a third-line role initially, but he's received a look on the second line coming out of the holiday break.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE