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Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Saturday. Zach Hyman, Jack Roslovic, and Matt Savoie also scored for the Oilers, who won their third game in a row and moved within three points of the division-leading Ducks. Beckett Sennecke and Cutter Gauthier scored for Anaheim, whose four-game winning streak was snapped.

Why it matters

McDavid’s performance keeps him in contention for the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s top scorer, while the Oilers’ win helps them gain ground in the tight Pacific Division race. The Ducks’ loss ends their recent hot streak and tightens the division standings.

The details

Connor McDavid recorded a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead, helping the Edmonton Oilers defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Saturday. Zach Hyman, Jack Roslovic, and Matt Savoie also scored for the Oilers, who won their third straight game. Beckett Sennecke and Cutter Gauthier found the back of the net for the Ducks, whose four-game winning streak was snapped. Connor Ingram made 29 saves to earn the win in goal for Edmonton, while Lukas Dostal stopped 30 shots for Anaheim.

The Oilers went 1-9-2 in their previous 12 attempts to win more than two straight games.

The players

Connor McDavid

The star forward for the Edmonton Oilers, who regained the NHL scoring lead with his performance in this game.

Zach Hyman

An Oilers forward who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Beckett Sennecke

A Ducks player who scored one of Anaheim’s two goals in the loss.

Cutter Gauthier

A Ducks player who scored the other goal for Anaheim in the defeat.

Evan Bouchard

An Oilers defenseman who picked up a pair of assists, extending his points streak against the Ducks to 11 games.

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The takeaway

McDavid’s offensive outburst keeps him in the running for the Art Ross Trophy, while the Oilers’ win helps them gain ground on the division-leading Ducks. However, the loss ends Anaheim’s recent hot streak, tightening the Pacific Division standings.