Oilers blank Kraken, tighten Pacific race

Connor Ingram records shutout, Connor McDavid extends goal streak in Edmonton's 3-0 win

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:53am

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Connor Ingram made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season and Connor McDavid extended his goal streak to five games as the Edmonton Oilers recorded a 3-0 victory over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Max Jones and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for Edmonton, who moved within two points of the first-place Anaheim Ducks in the Pacific Division.

Why it matters

The win extends Edmonton's winning streak to four games and tightens the race atop the Pacific Division, with the Oilers now just two points behind the Ducks. The loss keeps the Kraken two points behind the Nashville Predators in the race for the final Western Conference wild-card playoff spot.

The details

Ingram recorded his ninth career shutout, making 27 saves on his 29th birthday. Jones and Kapanen scored in the first period to give the Oilers a 2-0 lead, and McDavid sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third period, extending his goal streak to five games. Philipp Grubauer made 21 saves for the Kraken in his 400th career NHL game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The Oilers took a 1-0 lead at the 5:28 mark of the first period.
  • Kapanen made it 2-0 at 12:43 of the opening period.
  • McDavid sealed the win with an empty-net goal with 2:26 remaining in the third period.
  • The Oilers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games.

The players

Connor Ingram

The Edmonton Oilers goaltender who recorded his second shutout of the season, making 27 saves on his 29th birthday.

Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers captain who extended his goal streak to five games and scored an empty-net goal to seal the win. He leads the NHL with 125 points this season.

Max Jones

The Edmonton Oilers forward who scored the opening goal in the first period.

Kasperi Kapanen

The Edmonton Oilers forward who scored the second goal in the first period.

Philipp Grubauer

The Seattle Kraken goaltender who made 21 saves in his 400th career NHL game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for us in the standings, and the guys came out and executed the game plan perfectly. Ingram was outstanding in net and the offense did what it needed to do.”

— Jay Woodcroft, Edmonton Oilers Head Coach

What’s next

The Oilers will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. The Kraken will try to bounce back and gain ground in the wild-card race when they visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

The takeaway

This win keeps the Oilers firmly in the hunt for the Pacific Division title, as they now sit just two points behind the first-place Ducks. For the Kraken, the loss is a setback in their quest to secure a wild-card playoff spot, as they remain two points behind the Predators for the final spot.