Oilers Beat Predators 3-1 in Chippy Matchup

Connor McDavid records 3 assists as Edmonton snaps 2-game skid

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:20am

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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 3-1 on Sunday, with Connor McDavid recording 3 assists. Leon Draisaitl scored for the Oilers but left the game early after taking a hard hit. Matthew Savoie and Zach Hyman also scored for Edmonton, while Fedor Svechkov tallied the lone goal for Nashville. The Oilers' Mattias Ekholm picked up his 30th assist against his former team.

Why it matters

The Oilers have dominated the Predators in recent years, going 16-1-3 in their last 20 matchups. This win helps Edmonton maintain its strong position in the Western Conference playoff race, while Nashville continues to struggle, having lost 6 of their last 8 games.

The details

In a physical game, Draisaitl was injured after taking a hard hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt early on. He returned for a couple shifts but did not come out for the start of the second period. Connor Ingram made 26 saves for the Oilers, while Justus Annunen stopped 27 shots for the Predators. Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm, acquired from Nashville at the 2023 trade deadline, picked up his 30th assist against his former team.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Connor McDavid

The star center for the Edmonton Oilers, who recorded 3 assists in the game.

Leon Draisaitl

The Oilers' star forward who scored a goal but left the game early due to injury after taking a hard hit.

Mattias Ekholm

The Oilers defenseman who picked up his 30th assist against his former team, the Nashville Predators, after being traded to Edmonton at the 2023 deadline.

Fedor Svechkov

The Predators forward who scored the lone goal for Nashville in the game.

Ozzy Wiesblatt

The Predators player who delivered the hard hit that injured Leon Draisaitl.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to slow down McDavid and the Oilers. They've had our number for too long.”

— John Hynes, Nashville Predators Head Coach

What’s next

The Predators will look to bounce back on Tuesday night when they visit the Winnipeg Jets, while the Oilers will host the San Jose Sharks on the same evening.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Oilers' continued dominance over the Predators, as well as the importance of staying healthy for Edmonton as they push for a deep playoff run. Nashville will need to find ways to slow down elite players like McDavid if they hope to turn their season around.