McDavid moves back into scoring lead with 3 points as Oilers beat Ducks 4-2

Connor McDavid regained the NHL scoring lead with a goal and two assists as Edmonton defeated Anaheim.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:57pm

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Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Saturday. Zach Hyman, Jack Roslovic, and Matt Savoie also scored for the Oilers, who won their third game in a row and moved within three points of the division-leading Ducks. Beckett Sennecke and Cutter Gauthier scored for the Ducks, whose four-game winning streak was snapped.

Why it matters

The win moves the Oilers closer to the top of the Pacific Division standings, while the loss ends a strong run for the Ducks. McDavid's performance also sees him retake the NHL scoring lead, further cementing his status as one of the league's elite players.

The details

McDavid's three-point night helped the Oilers overcome the absence of star forward Leon Draisaitl, who is out for the rest of the regular season with a lower body injury. Edmonton went 1-9-2 in their previous 12 attempts to win more than two straight games before this latest victory. Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard extended his points streak against the Ducks to 11 games and is on pace to become the 13th blueliner in NHL history to hit the 90-point plateau.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Connor McDavid

The captain of the Edmonton Oilers and one of the NHL's elite players, who regained the league scoring lead with his three-point performance.

Zach Hyman

An Oilers forward who scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Evan Bouchard

An Oilers defenseman who extended his points streak against the Ducks to 11 games and is on pace to become the 13th blueliner in NHL history to hit the 90-point plateau.

Beckett Sennecke

A Ducks player who scored one of their two goals in the loss.

Cutter Gauthier

A Ducks player who scored the other goal for Anaheim in the defeat.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased Connor McDavid's continued dominance as one of the NHL's top scorers, helping the Oilers make a move up the Pacific Division standings. The win also highlighted Edmonton's ability to overcome key injuries, as they found a way to win without star forward Leon Draisaitl.