McDavid Stays Red-Hot as Oilers Shut Down Blackhawks in Chicago
Good evening and here’s the latest from the NHL, where Connor McDavid continues to remind everyone why he’s the most electrifying player in hockey right now.
On Monday night in Chicago, the Edmonton Oilers took care of business with a confident 4–1 win over the Blackhawks and once again, McDavid was right at the center of it. He didn’t score a goal, but he made his presence felt all night, picking up two assists and extending his point streak to an incredible 19 games. That’s a career high for him and it puts his current run in elite company in Oilers history.
Now, to put this in simple terms, this isn’t just a hot week or two. Over these 19 games, McDavid has piled up goals and assists at a pace that changes how teams defend Edmonton. Even when he’s not scoring, every shift forces the opposition to react and that opens the door for everyone else.
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And the Oilers took full advantage. Evan Bouchard had a standout night from the blue line, scoring twice and adding an assist. Zach Hyman continued his strong season with a goal and an assist, showing once again how effective he is around the net. Leon Draisaitl also found the back of the net late, putting a firm stamp on the win.
In goal, Connor Ingram was calm and steady. He turned aside 29 shots and gave Edmonton exactly what they needed, especially when Chicago tried to push back late in the game.
For the Blackhawks, this was a tough night made tougher by the absence of Connor Bedard, who was out with illness. Without their young star, Chicago struggled to generate sustained pressure. Tyler Bertuzzi did manage to score, briefly giving the home crowd some hope and goaltender Spencer Knight worked hard, facing more than 30 shots. But overall, the Blackhawks were chasing the play for long stretches.
There were moments of frustration, too, including a late goal by Hyman that was waved off after video review. Still, Edmonton stayed composed, sealed the game with an empty-net goal and skated off with two important points.
So what does this mean going forward? For Edmonton, it’s another sign they’re finding consistency and depth to match their star power. When McDavid is driving play like this and others are finishing, the Oilers are a dangerous team. For Chicago, it’s another reminder of how thin the margin is without their key players healthy.
That’s the story from Chicago tonight. The Oilers keep rolling, McDavid keeps making history and the season just keeps heating up.
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