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Edmonton Ices Washington 5-3 - Recap
Edmonton got a pair of goals from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as the Oilers skated to a 5-3 victory over Washington on Wednesday at Capital One Arena.
Bettors who backed the Oilers were rewarded as -121 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins(2), Leon Draisaitl, Evander Kane, and Connor McDavid each scored for the Oilers in the victory. Draisaitl opened the scoring for Edmonton.
Mikko Koskinen turned in a 24-save effort for the Oilers.
Evgeny Kuznetsov, Conor Sheary, and Lars Eller scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Mikko Koskinen.
Washington got a 21-stop effort from Pheonix Copley in the loss.
Edmonton scored 1 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Washington went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Edmonton 27-27 in the game.
Edmonton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Golden Knights. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Columbus.