New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba (8) tries to defend against Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Nov. 23. JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press
Vasily Podkolzin scored the game’s first goal and Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday
Podkolzin was finally rewarded when he beat Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick for his first goal this season, his first as an Oiler and his first goal since last March for a span of 42 regular-season games.
The 23-year-old Russian forward was a 10th overall pick by the Vancouver Canucks in 2019, but he was traded to the Oilers in the summer for a fourth-round draft pick.
Leon Draisaitl’s been impressed by Podkolzin’s play and was thrilled to see finally see him get rewarded.
Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist and Darnell Nurse also scored short-handed for the Oilers (11-9-2) who have gone 5-2-1 in their last eight outings.
Stuart Skinner made 33 saves in net for the Oilers.
The Oilers are back in action on Friday November 29, when they battle the Utah Hockey Club
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