Oilers Beat Flames 4-2 Without McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, with Leon Draisaitl contributing a goal and two assists despite the absence of captain Connor McDavid, who is expected to return later this month. The Oilers took an early lead with goals from Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner, but the Flames managed to tie the game before Zach Hyman scored the game-winner on a power play. Goaltender Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, helping the Oilers improve to 6-5-1, winning four of their last five games. Draisaitl has been particularly impactful, averaging a point per game in the absence of McDavid. The Oilers' victory also evens the Battle of Alberta series at one game each this season. Calgary struggled to maintain offensive pressure early in the game, hindered by a costly too-many-men penalty late in the match.