NHL: Kaapo Kakko scored his first goal in a loss to the Oilers

Saturday, 12th of Oct. 2019. 16:46

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            <p>NEW YORK - Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are not happy despite their good start. They know they can improve.

McDavid broke the tie as Leon Draisaitl collected three points, helping the Edmonton Oilers defeat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Saturday.

Draisaitl had two goals and one assist in the third period, contributing to the Oilers' fifth straight win to start the season. Oscar Klefbom scored a goal and a assist while McDavid also scored a goal.

"It's good to be 5-0-0, but we have to be better," said McDavid. Our trio was very effective today, in my opinion. Sometimes we tried to force the game and we made some turnovers. "

Mike Smith stopped 20 shots in net for the Oilers, who completed the sweeping teams in the New York area. They defeated the Islanders 4-1 on Tuesday, before having the top 4-3 shootout against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

The Edmonton squad, which started the season with a 5-0-0 record for the first time in 34 years, became the first team in NHL history to win its first five games of the season. that she fired from behind each of them.

"We had a quick goal this afternoon, but there was still a lot of time to tie the game," said Oilers head coach Dave Tippett. We do not think too much about it, we just think of playing well. Our first period was ok, but I thought we were better as the game progressed. "

Rookie forward Kaapo Kakko scored his first career goal in the NHL, but the Rangers lost their first game this season (2-1-0). Henrik Lundqvist concluded the match with 23 saves.

"As the game progressed, we made more mistakes," said Rangers head coach David Quinn. We did not play at a good pace. In the end, we were not good enough from one end to the other of our training. "

With both teams tied 1-1 early in the third period, Lundqvist made some great saves, but the Oilers took the lead when McDavid was credited with a power play goal. His pass to James Neal hit the leg of Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba before he outsmarted Lundqvist.

Draisaitl raised the score to 3-1 when he jumped on a loose puck in front of Lundqvist, with 6:42 left. The Rangers goalkeeper thought he had the puck safe, but the referees did not whistle the game.

The Rangers pulled out Lundqvist in favor of one more skater late in the game, but Draisaitl sealed the issue in a deserted net.

"I do not feel we are doing our best. In the second half of the match, this may not have been the case, Smith said. The third period proved to be our best. We find ways to do the work and that's what's important. "

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