EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm had two goals and one assist, Connor McDavid dished out four helpers and the Edmonton Oilers battled back from an early deficit to pummel the Buffalo Sabres 8-3 on Thursday.
Zach Hyman, with two goals, Leon Draisaitl, with a goal and two assists, Darnell Nurse, Ryan McLeod and Connor Brown also scored for Edmonton , which had five goals in the third period.The Oilers have won two straight and improved to 9-1-2 in their last 12 outings.
But with 3:26 to play in the first, Olofsson put Buffalo ahead 2-0. He was first to a loose puck in front and whipped around and fired his seventh of the campaign up high past Skinner. Peterka restored Buffalo's lead with 3:04 to play in the middle frame. He half-fanned on a shot that got past Skinner for his second of the game.
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