Oilers Explode Early to Dominate Jets in Convincing Win
So, this matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets turned into one of those nights where the tone was set almost instantly — and not in a subtle way. The Oilers came flying out of the gate and basically decided the game before some fans had even settled into their seats. Four goals in the first period will do that, and that early outburst carried them straight to a confident 6–2 victory.
Right from the opening minutes, Edmonton’s pressure was overwhelming. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the one who opened the scoring just three minutes in, burying a rebound after Connor McDavid’s shot created chaos in front. And before Winnipeg had any chance to regroup, Leon Draisaitl streaked in on a breakaway less than two minutes later, finishing with that smooth backhand he’s known for. The Jets suddenly found themselves down 2–0, and it only got worse.
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Matt Savoie added another when a high shot ricocheted off Eric Comrie and dropped right into the crease, giving him an easy tap-in. Then came Evan Bouchard’s power-play blast — a one-timer into an open net after Comrie lost his footing. With that, the Oilers had a 4–0 lead before the intermission, outshooting Winnipeg 16–5 and controlling every inch of the ice. It wasn’t just a fast start — it was total domination.
By the time the second period began, Comrie had already been pulled for Thomas Milic, marking the second time this week he’d been relieved after a tough opening frame. But even with the change, Edmonton kept rolling. Curtis Lazar made it 5–0 with a clean wrist shot from the slot, and at that point the Jets looked deflated, unable to generate the kind of push needed to claw their way back.
Winnipeg did manage to break the shutout early in the third period when Gabriel Vilardi finished a sharp passing play at the back post. But Edmonton answered right back when David Tomasek tucked one in from the slot, restoring the five-goal cushion. Cole Koepke added one more for the Jets on a wraparound, but by then it was long past the point of making things interesting.
What made this win stand out wasn’t just the scoreline — it was how complete Edmonton looked. Draisaitl, Bouchard, and McDavid all collected two points, the power play clicked, and Stuart Skinner stayed steady whenever he was tested. On the other side, the Jets were left frustrated, still trying to find consistency after a stretch filled with ups and downs, lineup shuffles, and missed opportunities.
In the end, this one felt like two teams heading in different directions — at least for the night. And for the Oilers, that explosive first period was all they needed to cruise the rest of the way.
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