nhl Game Recap
Oilers vs Capitals Final: 5-0 - Recap
Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals against the Capitals as Edmonton handed Washington a 5-0 defeat on Friday at Capital One Arena.
Edmonton was favored by -143 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Edmonton got goals from Leon Draisaitl(2), Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Evander Kane in the victory. Kane opened the scoring at 14:10 of the first period.
Stuart Skinner turned in a 25-save effort for the Oilers.
Washington got a 30-stop effort from Charlie Lindgren in the loss.
On the power play, Edmonton went 3-for-4, while the Capitals were 0-for-5 with the man advantage.
Edmonton outshot Washington 35-25 in the game.
Next game, Edmonton takes its act home to face Anaheim looking for another win. For Washington, they head on the road to face San Jose.