The first period was a hard-hitting period filled with opportunities, but the Oilers struggled with bouncing pucks. They also couldn’t see results right away, and therefore struggled to get too much on goal. However, they came out ready to capitalize in the next frame.
Leon Draisaitl and Anton Slepyshev put the Oilers in front 2-0 with respective breakaway goals just minutes apart from one another. Both of them were solid and skated effectively, and took their time with the puck to ensure two goals for Edmonton. Not to mention, the Oilers made smart passes and plays and took their time instead of rushing to get shots away and giving up the puck.