Hyman Pots Two, Ekholm Tallies Three Points as Oilers Crush Sabres 8-3

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Zach Hyman led the Edmonton Oilers to a stunning 8-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres, overturning an initial two-goal disadvantage with his pair of goals.

Adding to the team's firepower, Mattias Ekholm netted two goals and an assist, and Leon Draisaitl contributed with one goal and two assists. Goals were also scored by Darnell Nurse, Ryan McLeod, and Connor Brown, while Stuart Skinner defended the net effectively, making 26 saves.

Connor McDavid orchestrated four assists during the game, including assists for both of Hyman's goals, helping the Oilers secure their 42nd win of the season with a record of 42-21-4. This victory marked their second in a row, continuing a strong performance of 9 wins, 1 loss, and 2 overtime losses in their last 12 matches.

On the Sabres' side, J.J. Peterka was prominent with two goals, Victor Olofsson chipped in with a goal, and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen kept out 31 shots. However, Buffalo's efforts were not enough, leaving them with a 33-33-5 record.

The game saw the Oilers initially fall behind by two goals but clawed back into the game with Draisaitl's power-play goal. Despite a goal from Peterka putting Buffalo ahead once more late in the second period, Hyman's equalizer and subsequential goals ensured Edmonton dominated the game.

With goals flowing in the third period, starting with Nurse and followed by Ekholm and Hyman's second, the Oilers solidified their lead. McLeod and Brown further extended the gap, showcasing the team's scoring depth.

Looking ahead, the Sabres are set to play against Calgary on Sunday, while the Oilers will begin a three-game road trip with a

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