The Edmonton Oilers continued their recent dominance over the Nashville Predators, securing a convincing 6-2 victory at Rogers Place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Despite Nashville entering the game on a hot streak, the outcome felt almost inevitable given the Oilers' historical success against them.
McDavid and Draisaitl Continue Predator Prowess
The dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl once again proved to be Nashville's kryptonite, combining for six points in the win. This extends their remarkable career production against the Predators, who have now lost nine of their last eleven meetings with Edmonton.
McDavid was nothing short of spectacular, recording a hat-trick to bring his season goal total to 28. He scored on the power play, added a highlight-reel penalty shot goal, and completed the three-goal night late in the third period. With a 10-shot performance and three points, McDavid extended his points streak to 16 games, just one shy of his career high. He also leads the NHL with 75 points this season.
Depth Players Make Immediate Impact
While the stars shone, the Oilers also received crucial contributions from returning players. Curtis Lazar, who had been a healthy scratch in six of the previous eight games, scored a goal and controlled the face-off circle. Kasperi Kapanen, playing his first game since being injured on October 19, scored a goal, added an assist, and brought noticeable energy and physicality.
In net, goaltender Connor Ingram rebounded strongly from a tough previous start, stopping 24 of 26 shots. He made key saves early to keep the game scoreless until Edmonton's offense ignited.
A Familiar Pattern with Lingering Concerns
The game followed a familiar script for the Oilers against Nashville, but not without a reminder of a season-long issue. After building a 4-0 lead through two periods, Edmonton's defense briefly faltered. The Predators scored two goals in just 15 seconds during the third period, exposing the team's ongoing struggles to prevent goals. Edmonton ranks 29th in the NHL in goals against per game at 3.36, a significant gap behind top contenders.
The victory was slightly marred by an injury to forward Adam Henrique, who left the game after just two shifts in the first period and did not return.
Ultimately, the Oilers' firepower, led by McDavid's brilliance and supported by timely depth scoring, was more than enough to overcome the Predators and continue a one-sided rivalry.
