The Edmonton Oilers' streak ends at 16

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What better litmus test of the Edmonton Oilers' 16-game winning streak than the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights (the club that defeated the Oilers last season)?

In the end, the 17 game record set by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins remained intact despite an exciting, challenging event in the desert.

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The Oilers defeated the Golden Knights and blew their chances (83-50). But Aiden Hill on the other hand was great. Make the last 3-1 (EN).

Great hockey game. Here is the tale of the tape…

Edmonton Oilers Player Ratings

Stuart Skinner. 6. Controlled a tough shot from The Hague from the point later in the 1st period^Art. Made the first save in a 1-1 goal, but could not hold the rebound. He acted like he got the puck late on a screen with a 2-1 score. 3^rd the goal was an empty net. Stopped 21 of 23. In the end, Aiden Hill had a good save from Stuart Skinner.

CONNOR McDAVID. 7. 2-0-0 with Leon Draisaitl 1-0 capped a perfect 1st inning by Leon with a low glove, short-handed. A hard backcheck spoiled the Vegas sortie after Bouchard's shot was blocked at the point. Rounding the net, Hill's diving stop fed a robbed Leon. Bouchard hit one of his passes off the post. Later on 1 marked one of the post^Art. Run to center ice early in the 3rd period. Recharged to remove the puck, then reversed it and fed Draisaitl for a 1-timer, but Hill denied it.

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RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS. 6. A sneak pass led to Hyman's hard hit in the first period. Very profitable by making a puck in the Vegas area. Fantastic 23-10, 70% CF 5v5.

ZACK HYMAN. 6. Severe congestion in the last stages 1^Art. The flow of the game was very much in Edmonton's favor on the ice. There were 3 hits. But could not find the network.

Darnell is a nurse. 8. He played a great game. Paul Cotter's strong defensive play seemed to be an oddity at the end of Year 1, slowly developing in Vegas.^Art. He showed elite speed when he tracked down a loose Kolesar on a partial break in the 2nd. Great credit to McDavid for the opportunity. He could not return the puck with the score 2-1. HDSC 6-3 5v5.

CODY CECI. 6. Shot blocked at 1^Art PC period. Half Screen 2-1. 3 shots on net. But the High Dangers went 6-2 with him on the ice and against strong competition.

LEON Draisaitl. 7. Two-way strong force. McDavid sent a perfect little pass into the slot to fire home 1-0. The pair would switch later, with Voegele falling short by a 1-timer. Swallowed a stick early in the 2nd^n.d but unfortunately there was no call. Robbed by Hill while diving. A block in front of Kane before 3 minutes, then a neat pass^rd period opportunity. Hard 3^rd Periodic back check. Thrown in a 1 timer from McDavid. Then another backcheck gave Vegas a chance.

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EVANDER KANE. 6. A good 1st defensive tackle helped break up the Vegas play in the O-zone. A tight backcheck saved Fegele after a sloppy round. The tight game continued until the 2nd^n.d With bait for Ceci to shoot, his own shot, then pulled a strong game clean drive. The winner missed an early opportunity before scoring at the other end. It was physical, 3 hits.

WARREN FOIGELE. 4. He fought tonight. Nice pass to Draisaitl for a 1-timer on the 1st^Art. Bad turnover in neutral zone, but Evander Kane gets away with a backcheck. He whistled for 2^n.d Time keeping. Bad placement at 2-1. Back, but part of the confusion at 2-1. He hit his ass to save the empty net late.

MATTHIAS EHOLM. 6. He could not beat his own man with a score of 1-1. It's a great time to eliminate the hustle and bustle of the thriving Vegas crowd at 2^n.d. But the High Dangers were just 7-2 5v5 on his clock.

EVAN BOUCHARD. 5. The shot was blocked at the blue line and deflected, but McDavid's backcheck helped clear it. The forward made a tricky move along the blue line that led to a nice opportunity in front of Hyman. At 1-1, he made two shots to knock his man off the puck and failed, then failed to get past the wobbly man on the rebound. Round 1^Art. At 2, McDavid hit one from the channel^n.d. He tried to shoot too much.

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Ryan McLeod. 7. This line's speed (71 and 55) and durability (90) destroyed the Vegas area all night. McLeod and Holloway kept Vegas deep with a 1st inning cycle^Art. A three-way play between him, Perry and Holloway created a dangerous chance at the 2, but the puck went high and wide. The trio struck again midway through the 3rd period^rd. A highly efficient line throughout the night. He just didn't score.

DYLAN HOLLOWAY. 7. Part of a high-efficiency loop with McLeod in 1^Art. Another series of this line gave way. Hard 2^n.d Periodic back check. McLeod's shot went wide. Then Perry had a good chance. Another chance was made halfway through the 3^rd. Led the Oilers at 14-3, 82% in 5v5 CF. Of course, be seems to belong here.

Corey Perry. 6. Header gives McLeod a chance. Got a chance in Holloway's tough game. 3 could not be completed^rd periodic feature created by this line. So far so good with two kids.

BRET EAR. 7. Excellent performance. In the 1st, he kicked a ball from the point with a hard shot^Art. Great defensive play in the 2nd^n.d Neutralized the Vegas Offensive Attack. An equally impressive performance against Marquessau denied the opportunity.

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VINCENT DESCHARNAY. 7. Strong play from his own blue line quickly turned the game around and McDavid went up 1-0. Good help for that. Fine 2^n.d A layup helped lay the PP, sending Kane alone.

DEREK RYAN. 5. Loud. 1^Art periodic blocked shot. Smart pass to the ear for a great chance at 1^Art. 67% by draw.

Matthias Janmark. 5. Two 1^Art period hits. Connor Brown's keen chance could not be turned home.

CONNOR BROWN. 5. A wise man cleans the wall in his area. Steal at 2^n.d. Created a chance at the net for Janmark in the 3rd^rd. His impressive stats were much better than suggested.

Edmonton's record is now 29-16-1 with 59 points. They remain 3^rd In the Pacific Division. Next up is Anaheim.

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