Oilers use fast start to beat the Kraken 4-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner (53) scores against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, center, as Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Seattle.

Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner (53) scores against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, center, as Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)


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SEATTLE — Vasily Podkolzin and Jeff Skinner scored in the first 5 1/2 minutes and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl also scored, with Draisaitl wrapping it up with an empty-netter with 1:58 left — just six seconds after the Kraken pulled goalie Philipp Grubauer for an extra attacker. Calvin Pickard made 15 saves to help Edmonton improve to 24-12-3. Viktor Arvidsson had two assists. Chandler Stephenson and Jaden Schwartz scored for Seattle. Grubauer made 28 saves.

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