NHL roundup: Connor McDavid posts five points in Edmonton Oilers' win

Connor McDavid showcased his exceptional skill set yet again, leading the charge for the Edmonton Oilers in an electrifying 8-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on a Sunday night.

McDavid's stellar performance included not just a goal but also four assists, marking the ninth time in his NHL career that he's achieved a remarkable five-point game. This achievement surpassed Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins, setting McDavid apart as the player with the most five-point games among active NHL players.

The supporting cast for the Oilers was equally impressive: Zach Hyman contributed significantly with two goals and an assist, while Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane each chipped in with a goal and an assist. Darnell Nurse's playmaking prowess shone through with three assists, complementing Stuart Skinner's 21 saves in goal. This win marked a pivotal moment for the Oilers, who managed to secure their second consecutive victory following a challenging three-game losing streak.

On the opposing end, the Anaheim Ducks faced a tough outing. Max Jones exhibited resilience by scoring two goals, yet Lukas Dostal, initially guarding the net, was replaced by John Gibson after conceding 10 of 16 shots. Gibson ultimately managed eight saves for the Ducks, but despite their efforts, Anaheim suffered their sixth consecutive loss.

In another matchup, the Detroit Red Wings soared to a 4-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild. David Perron emerged as a standout player, notching two goals, including his monumental 300th career goal. Shayne Gostisbehere's impactful performance with a goal and three assists contributed significantly to Detroit's win. Alex Lyon's remarkable 37 saves in goal and Dylan Larkin's goal and assist propelled the Red Wings to their third consecutive victory. Conversely, Joel Eriksson Ek scored the lone goal for the struggling Minnesota Wild, who faced their seventh consecutive defeat despite outshooting the Red Wings 38-23.

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a thrilling 3-2 win against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh, N.C. Andrei Svechnikov made a triumphant return by scoring his first goal of the season, aiding Carolina's comeback from a two-goal deficit in the final 10 minutes. Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Brady Skjei also contributed goals for the Hurricanes, while Seth Jarvis provided assists on the crucial final two goals. Pyotr Kochetkov's 21 saves in goal helped seal the victory. Despite a strong effort from the Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau and Kirill Marchenko, who both scored, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins' 40 saves weren't enough to prevent their loss.

In an intense battle between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blues emerged victorious with a 4-2 win. Jake Neighbours impressed with two goals, accompanied by Pavel Buchnevich's goal and two assists. Jordan Binnington's 32 saves in goal secured the win for the Blues, who capitalized on an early three-goal burst against Chicago goaltender Arvid Soderblom, who made 24 saves. Despite goals from Ryan Donato and Boris Katchouk, the Blackhawks suffered their sixth loss in seven games.

Finally, the Nashville Predators clinched a hard-fought 3-2 win against the visiting Winnipeg Jets. Roman Josi led the charge with a goal and two assists, while Juuse Saros' 32 saves in goal proved crucial. Josi's performance marked his first three-point game of the season, elevating him to just the second player in Predators history alongside Filip Forsberg to achieve 30 career three-point games. Despite goals from Josh Morrissey and Cole Perfetti, and Laurent Brossoit's 23 saves for Winnipeg, the Jets had their five-game win streak snapped, suffering only their second loss in 10 games.