The Edmonton Oilers may be without Connor McDavid for now, but they’re proving that some things never change—like their dominance over the Nashville Predators. In their first game without their superstar captain, the Oilers cruised to a decisive 5-1 victory, extending their reign over Nashville to 13 wins in their last 16 meetings.
Even without McDavid’s magic, Edmonton didn’t miss a beat at Bridgestone Arena, showcasing a total team effort that had fans wondering if they could beat the Predators with curling brooms and roller blades.
Coach Kris Knoblauch praised the team’s response, especially the line of Leon Draisaitl, Viktor Arvidsson, and Vasily Podkolzin, who set the pace with three goals and relentless energy. “They played with great pace, execution, and created lots of scoring chances. Everyone stepped up,” said Knoblauch.
Just 37 seconds into the game—eerily matching the 37 seconds McDavid played before his ankle injury last game—Arvidsson opened the scoring with his first goal as an Oiler, marking a strong start for Edmonton.
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