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Oilers make Kris Knoblauch a winner in NHL coaching debut

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and Edmonton beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night in Kris Knoblauch's debut as Oilers coach.

Zach Hyman and Evander Kane also scored for Edmonton and Stuart Skinner stopped 32 shots. The Oilers got their first home victory of the season and got their second straight win overall after losing four in a row.

It was Knoblauch's first game since taking over for the fired Jay Woodcroft on Sunday following the Oilers' 3-9-1 start.