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Connor McDavid’s overtime goal sinks Islanders

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid scored in overtime and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday.

Leon Draisaitl, Sam Gagner and Oscar Klefbom also scored for the Oilers, who have won just two out of their last 13 games.

Anders Lee, Brock Nelson and Cal Clutterbuck scored for the Islanders, who have lost two straight.

Edmonton grabbed the lead five minutes into the opening period on the power play as Draisaitl tipped a pass from McDavid past Islanders starter Robin Lehner.