The Edmonton Oilers got eight goals from eight different goal scorers in just 28 minutes to start Thursday’s game , and they now have an 8-3 lead over the Vancouver Canucks through two periods.
Connor McDavid is leading the way with a goal and three assists, and Evan Bouchard has his league-leading 4th goal of the year along with two assists of his own.
McDavid and Kasperi Kapanen both scored shorthanded goals while killing the same minor penalty midway through the second period.
Kevin Lankinen allowed all eight goals for the Canucks before being lifted in favour of Leevi Merilainen.
The Canucks topped the Oilers 6-5 in overtime in the opening game of the season for both teams on Tuesday night.