McDavid extends level streak to 18 video games, however Kings edge Oilers in shootout

Draisaitl put the Oilers on the board first, 1-0, at 9:12 of the primary interval. Forsberg handed the puck out from behind his internet, solely to have it bounce to Kasperi Kapanen, who centered it to Draisaitl for a one-timer within the slot.

Draisaitl was honored previous to the sport in an on-ice ceremony for incomes his 1,000th level on Dec. 16.

“It’s a fun night for him, an exciting night,” McDavid mentioned. “A special night for him, celebrating his 1,000 points and having his family in town.”

Perry tied it 1-1 at 17:50, pouncing on the rebound and knocking it previous Ingram’s left pad after the goalie was unable to hold onto the puck after showing to catch a protracted wrist shot by Clarke.

“He’s going through a tough time, and this is a hockey player through and through,” Hiller mentioned of Perry, who missed the 2 earlier video games for private causes. “He comes, he reveals up right here, he desires to play hockey, he desires to assist his group, and in troublesome circumstances.

“And then he goes out and scores a goal, and plays 15, 16 minutes, a lot of times against McDavid’s line. It’s pretty incredible.”

Draisaitl made it 2-1 at 1:07 of the second interval, profitable a face-off after which sliding over to the appropriate dot for a one-timer off Bouchard’s cross that beat Forsberg glove facet.