Edmonton won 3-1 despite being outshot 29-20, leaning on goaltender Devon Levi’s standout performance and a lockdown third period. Leon Draisaitl scored twice, while Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 19 games. The win also spotlighted Jake Walman’s continued absence from the lineup as the Oilers weigh his performance.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Oilers 3, Rangers 1.
  • Shots: Rangers 29, Oilers 20.
  • Draisaitl scored his 17th and 18th goals; McDavid’s point streak reached 19 games.
  • Levi is 8-1 with Edmonton; New York went 0-for-5 on the power play.
  • Walman has no credited hits, 1 assist and a team-worst minus-8 in 11 games.
Yes, But

The Rangers argued they played better and deserved a different result, calling Edmonton’s goals fluky. Their chances were limited by Levi’s saves and Edmonton’s late defensive effort, while New York failed to convert on five power plays.

State of Play
  • Edmonton is 13-3-3, second in the NHL standings and one point behind Carolina.
  • The Oilers have gone 12-2-2 in their past 16 meetings with New York.
  • Walman has been a healthy scratch for five of Edmonton’s last seven games, and coach Mike Babcock offered no timeline for his return.
What's Next

Edmonton will look to build on Levi’s strong start and prove it can win when its overall game is less than sharp. Walman’s path back into the lineup remains uncertain as the coaching staff evaluates his play.

Bottom Line

Edmonton’s ability to win without dominating—and Levi’s ability to make the difference—could matter as much as its star power over the long season.