Draisaitl Scores as the Oilers Beat the Golden Knights 6–3 for Their 5th Straight Win

Edmonton Oilers' Mattias Ekholm (14) and Jeff Skinner (53) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP

EDMONTON, Alberta—Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6–3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive win.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor Brown each had a goal and an assist for the Oilers (18–10–2), who have won eight of nine overall. Zach Hyman, Corey Perry and Jeff Skinner also scored.