NHL: Oilers Continue Downward Trend without Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers continued their downward trend in the NHL without Leon Draisaitl.The Canadians lost 3-5 to Carolina Hurricanes and lost their fourth consecutive defeat.

Draisaitl was still missing because of an eye injury he had sustained against the Winnipeg Jets at 2:5.The center also complained about symptoms of concussion.

Teuvo Teravainen (2) and Elias Lindholm shot out a clear 3-0 lead for the Hurricanes in the first period.Mark Letestu gave the Oilers hope for a second period goal, but Jordan Staal and Jaccob Slavin brought home the victory in the final round with Ryan Strome and Milan Lucic conceding goals.

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their game against the New York Rangers 5-4 with Tom Kühnhackl, Germany’s international.Superstar Sidney Crosby scored a 4-4 equaliser in the last period, while overtime was won by Jewgeni Malkin.

The Arizona Coyotes suffered another defeat.The German striker Tobias Rieder’s team lost to the Dallas Stars 1-3.The Washington Capitals lost 2-0 to the Toronto Maple Leafs and the German goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer was not used in Washington.

Winnipeg Jets – Columbus Blue Jackets 2:5 BOXSCORE

Dallas Stars – Arizona Coyotes 3:1 BOXSCORE

Edmonton Oilers – Carolina Hurricanes 3:5 BOXSCORE

Vegas Golden Knights – Buffalo Sabres 5:4 OT BOXSCORE

San Jose Sharks – Montreal Canadiens 5:2 BOXSCORE