Oilers Extend Win Streak, Tie for Division Lead

0:00On April 3rd, Edmonton Oilers just stretched their win streak to 5 straight, with a 3-1 win over the Chicago Black Hawks at Rodgers Place On. April 2nd, Adam Henrique, Vasili Podakosen, and Matt Savoy lit the lamp for the home team, while Nick Lardis got Chicago's only tally. Tristan Jerry stood tall in Ned, turning aside 17 shots for the victory. This win puts the Oilers in a dead tie with the Anheim Ducks for first in the Pacific Division, both at 87 points. Edmonton's got six gains left. Anaheim has seven, with the regular season wrapping on April 16th. Golly Spencer Knights have most of the punishment for Chicago, stopping 31 of 32 before an equipment glitch. Henrique snapped a 51-game gold drought early in the second, backhaining a rebound for his first since October 23rd. It's a huge lift for the 36-year-old, who struggled offensively this year. Jerry's also rebounding after a rough patch, looking sharp and back-to-back wins, while the defense clamps down.

1:01Deb has been key with Leon Drys Idol out. 14 different Oilers notched points in the last two games, nine scores over four. Coach Chris Nobelouch spread the ice time even, and they've scored first in four straight, building lead smartly despite some sloppiness against the last place Hawks. Looking ahead, Edmonton hosts Vegas on April 4th, a third-place squad just three points back, and rolling under new coach John Torturella. A regulation when clinches a bigger edge with playoffs looming, keeping this divisional dogfight fierce. That's the story for today. NHL News Today, driven by AI.