Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers roared back to life on Tuesday night, exploding for five second-period goals to defeat the Utah Mammoth 6-3. The win snapped a two-game losing streak and reminded everyone of the Oilers’ offensive firepower when their stars are firing.

McDavid, who had been relatively quiet early in the season, found his scoring touch with two goals. Defenseman Evan Bouchard added three assists, while Leon Draisaitl and Mattias Ekholm each chipped in with a goal and an assist. Isaac Howard and Ty Emberson also found the back of the net for Edmonton (5-4-2), which improved its home record and confidence in a big way.

Oilers’ Offense Ignites After a Slow Start

After a tight first period, the Oilers turned the game around in dramatic fashion in the middle frame. Edmonton’s offense erupted for five goals in just over 13 minutes, dismantling the Mammoth defense with crisp passing and fast transition play.

“It felt great to see things click tonight,” said McDavid. “We’ve been creating chances, but this time we finished them. It’s the kind of hockey we want to play.”

The outburst marked Edmonton’s most productive period of the season so far, giving them a cushion they would not relinquish.

Mammoth’s Hot Streak Ends

The loss brought an end to the Utah Mammoth’s seven-game winning streak, their longest since relocating and rebranding from Arizona. Despite the setback, the Mammoth (8-3-0) remain one of the early-season surprises with their young core continuing to impress.

Logan Cooley, JJ Peterka, and Barrett Hayton scored for Utah. Cooley, in particular, continued his stellar start — notching his eighth goal of the season and extending his point streak to four games (nine points total). All eight of Cooley’s goals have come in the first period, making him the first player in league history to score his first eight goals of a season exclusively in the opening frame.

Goaltending and the Key Moment

Edmonton’s goaltender Stuart Skinner made 20 saves for the victory, bouncing back from two tough previous starts. His composure in the final frame helped the Oilers close out the win despite Utah’s late pressure.

On the other end, Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 of 27 shots for the Mammoth but had little support during Edmonton’s second-period surge.

The key moment of the night came late in the second period. With just over two minutes left, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins delivered a pinpoint pass through traffic to McDavid, who one-timed it home for his second goal of the night — and just his second of the season. The goal capped Edmonton’s five-goal explosion and sent fans at Rogers Place into a frenzy.

“That goal was the turning point,” said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. “It showed the chemistry between our top guys and gave the whole bench a lift.”

Milestones and Momentum

Leon Draisaitl, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Monday, extended his six-game point streak (nine points) with a goal and an assist. The game also came just two days after his 800th career NHL appearance, a testament to his consistency and durability.

For the Mammoth, Cooley’s scoring streak highlights his emergence as one of the NHL’s most dynamic young forwards. Utah remains one of the few teams with five forwards boasting 10-plus points already this season.

• McDavid: 2 goals, +2 rating, 5 shots on goal

• Bouchard: 3 assists, 25:17 ice time

• Draisaitl: 1 goal, 1 assist, 6-game point streak

• Skinner: 20 saves on 23 shots

• Vejmelka: 21 saves on 27 shots

Although Utah’s winning streak ended, their eight victories in October mark the first time in franchise history — including prior iterations in Winnipeg and Arizona — that the team has achieved eight wins in a single calendar month.

The Oilers will look to carry the momentum forward when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. The Mammoth continue their Western road trip against the Calgary Flames, aiming to bounce back quickly.

While Utah’s early-season run has been one of the NHL’s biggest stories, Tuesday’s clash proved that when Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl get rolling, the Edmonton Oilers remain one of the most dangerous teams in hockey.