NHL Roundup: Connor McDavid Extends Point Streak to 16 in Oilers’ Win

NHL Roundup: Connor McDavid Extends Point Streak to 16 in Oilers’ Win
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Dec 27, 2022. Sergei Belski/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Connor McDavid scored the winning goal in the third period to run his point-scoring streak to 16 games and lead the visiting Edmonton Oilers to an entertaining 2–1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Tyson Barrie also scored for the Oilers, who received a sparkling 46-save performance from goaltender Stuart Skinner. Twenty-four of those saves came in the third period. Mikael Backlund tallied for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 shots in a top-rate goaltending battle.