Nurse Spearheads Edmonton Oilers Against Washington Capitals in Key Divisional Clash

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers, who are currently the second-ranked team in the Pacific Division, will compete against the Washington Capitals, positioned fifth in the Metropolitan Division.

With an impressive record at home, Edmonton boasts significant attacking strength. Key to their offense are Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman; Draisaitl has notched 32 goals and 50 assists, while Hyman has delivered nine goals in the last 10 matches.

Contrastingly, the Capitals maintain a decent overall performance but face challenges during away games. Lately, Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano have stood out for the team, with Strome amassing 22 goals and 29 assists, and Milano achieving five goals in his recent 10 appearances.

In their last encounter, the Oilers secured a 5-0 victory over the Capitals, a game highlighted by Darnell Nurse's two goals. The Capitals are keen on redeeming themselves and aiming to bolster their performance on the road.

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