Edmonton Oilers Take Commanding Lead in NHL Playoff Series

Edmonton Oilers Take Commanding Lead in NHL Playoff Series

The Edmonton Oilers secured a 3-0 shutout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, expanding their lead to 3-1 in their second-round best-of-seven NHL playoff series.

Key Highlights

  • Adam Henrique scored twice, marking his first multi-goal performance since his rookie season in 2012.
  • Henrique’s goals were set up by Connor Brown:
    • In the opening minute, Brown stole a puck from behind the net and passed it to Henrique for his first goal.
    • With six minutes remaining in the first period, Zach Hyman wrestled a puck loose from Adin Hill behind the net and assisted Henrique for his second goal.

Goaltending Performance

  • Stuart Skinner made 24 saves for Edmonton, improving to 1-3 this postseason after allowing four goals on nine shots in relief of starter Jack Campbell during Game Two last week.
  • Skinner has now stopped all seven shots he faced against Vegas this postseason, having made five saves on eight attempts during Games Three and Four last year when these teams met in Round Two.

Coach’s Remarks

"Adam’s been working hard," said an Edmonton coach. "He’s due for some big games."

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