Oilers Vs Penguins Last Game

**Oilers Clinch Second Seed with 5-1 Victory over Penguins** PITTSBURGH, PA - The Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to four games with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 26, 2022. Goaltender Calvin Pickard stopped all 41 shots he faced, earning his third shutout of the season. Connor McDavid led the Oilers' offense with a four-point performance, including his 44th goal of the season. Darnell Nurse and Mattias Ekholm each had two points. Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers. The Penguins' only goal came from Evan Rodrigues in the second period. With the win, the Oilers clinched the second seed in the Pacific Division. **Game Highlights** * McDavid opened the scoring just 2:16 into the game with a power-play goal. * Nurse extended the Oilers' lead with a goal midway through the first period. * Ekholm made it 3-0 with a goal in the second period. * Hyman scored his first goal of the game in the third period. * Draisaitl added an empty-net goal late in the third period. **Post-Game Quotes** "We wanted to make a statement tonight," said McDavid. "We're playing our best hockey of the season right now, and we're ready for the playoffs." "Pickard was unbelievable tonight," said Oilers head coach Dave Tippett. "He gave us a chance to win, and our guys responded." **Next Game** The Oilers will face the Colorado Avalanche on April 28th in Denver.