McDavid has a goal and an assist as the Oilers beat the Kraken 3-1
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) battles against Seattle Kraken's Ryan Winterton (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: AP/Codie McLachlan
EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist to give him nine points through three games as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Saturday night.
Owen Michaels and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers (2-0-1). Devon Levi made 19 stops to earn the win in the Oilers’ net.
Bobby McMann had the lone goal for the Kraken (1-1-0). Philipp Grubauer recorded 22 saves for Seattle.
After McMann made it a 1-1 game 9:06 into the second period, it was Draisaitl who eventually broke the deadlock.
Draisaitl scored with 2:27 left in regulation, with McDavid adding an empty-netter with 1:05 remaining.
Edmonton has gone 15-4-1 against the Kraken, including winning eight of nine meetings at home.
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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) protects the puck from Seattle Kraken's Bobby McMann (74) and Chandler Stephenson (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: AP/Codie McLachlan
Kraken: Have their home-opener against the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
Oilers: Head to Anaheim to play the Ducks in a first-round rematch on Wednesday.
