The Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his penalty shot goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of NHL action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
Connor McDavid delivered another statement performance on Tuesday night.
The Edmonton Oilers overwhelmed the Nashville Predators with a commanding 6–2 victory.
McDavid scored a hat trick, including a confident penalty-shot finish.
Leon Draisaitl added a goal and two assists to fuel the Oilers’ offense.
The win helped Edmonton end a brief two-game losing streak.
It also reinforced a trend shaping their season.
Edmonton continues to thrive when scoring first.
The Oilers have now won 18 of 22 games after opening the scoring.
McDavid Sets the Tone Early
Connor McDavid wasted no time asserting control.
His speed and vision kept Nashville defenders chasing all night.
The Oilers’ captain consistently found open ice and created scoring lanes.
McDavid’s three-goal night highlighted his growing dominance.
Each goal arrived at a critical moment for Edmonton.
His penalty-shot marker further drained Nashville’s momentum.
The crowd sensed the game slipping away from the Predators.
Draisaitl Drives the Offense
Leon Draisaitl once again tormented the Predators.
The German star finished with one goal and two helpers.
His chemistry with McDavid remained impossible to contain.
Draisaitl’s impact extended beyond the scoresheet.
He dictated pace and punished defensive lapses.
Against Nashville, his numbers remain staggering.
He continues to be Edmonton’s silent executioner.
Oilers’ Depth Delivers
Edmonton’s supporting cast made a strong contribution.
Kasperi Kapanen scored and added an assist in his return.
It marked his first game after missing 36 contests with injury.
Curtis Lazar also found the back of the net.
The balanced scoring kept pressure on Nashville throughout.
The Oilers built a four-goal lead late in the second period.
Kapanen’s finish off a Draisaitl pass sealed control.
Predators Struggle to Respond
Ryan O’Reilly and Nick Blankenburg provided Nashville’s only goals.
The Predators struggled to generate sustained offense.
Edmonton effectively neutralized Steven Stamkos.
The veteran forward finished without a point.
Stamkos had entered the game in strong form.
His recent surge was halted by tight Oilers coverage.
Nashville has now lost two of its last three games.
Defensive breakdowns proved costly once again.
Strong Goaltending Supports Edmonton
Connor Ingram delivered a solid performance in goal.
He stopped 24 shots to secure the win.
His calm presence steadied the Oilers early.
Juuse Saros faced heavy pressure at the other end.
He made 37 saves despite the lopsided scoreline.
The shot volume reflected Edmonton’s territorial dominance.
Nashville struggled to slow the Oilers’ attack.
McDavid Reaches Historic Territory
McDavid extended his points streak to 16 games.
He has produced 39 points during that span.
The stretch includes 17 goals and 22 assists.
It marks his fourth streak of 16 games or more.
That achievement ties him with Denis Savard.
Only Gretzky, Lemieux, and Stastny sit ahead.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also reached a milestone.
He recorded his 500th career assist on McDavid’s third goal.
Numbers That Tell the Story
Draisaitl has dominated Nashville for years.
He now owns 42 points in his last 16 games against them.
Edmonton has gone 14-1-1 during that stretch.
The Oilers have outscored the Predators 72–36 in those matchups.
Tuesday’s result only reinforced that trend.
With McDavid leading the way, Edmonton looks dangerous again.
Momentum appears firmly back on the Oilers’ side.
