McDavid’s five points power Edmonton past Utah

Edmonton defeated Utah 6-2 on the road as Connor McDavid scored twice, added three assists and was named the NHL game’s first star.

The Oilers led 3-0 after the first period and 5-0 after the second. Zach Hyman, Mathieu Joseph, Kasperi Kapanen and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the visitors.

John Marino and Mikhail Sergachev reduced Utah’s deficit in the third period. Daniil But assisted on Marino’s goal before McDavid’s second completed the scoring.

Vasily Podkolzin recorded two assists and was named the third star. The 25-year-old forward now has 11 points in eight games this season, comprising seven goals and four assists.

Edmonton ended Utah’s three-game winning streak. The Oilers have 13 points and are second in the Pacific Division, while the Mammoth remain atop the Central Division with 12.