McDavid Leads Oilers to Decisive Victory Over Sharks

Oilers captain scores hat trick and adds two assists in 5-2 win

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:49am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the silhouettes of hockey players in motion, with the puck and ice surface represented through bold, angular shapes and lines, capturing the dynamic energy of the game.Connor McDavid's hat trick and five-point night propel the Oilers to a decisive victory over the Sharks, showcasing the captain's unparalleled skill and leadership.San Jose Today

Connor McDavid scored three goals and recorded five points as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Wednesday night. The Oilers improved to 6-1-1 in their last eight games and moved two points ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights atop the Pacific Division. Jack Roslovic and Vasily Podkolzin also scored for Edmonton, while Evan Bouchard had two assists. The Sharks got goals from Macklin Celebrini and Kiefer Sherwood, but couldn't overcome McDavid's dominant performance.

Why it matters

McDavid's offensive explosion was crucial in keeping the Oilers in the hunt for the division title, as they look to secure a playoff spot. The loss was a setback for the Sharks, who are still fighting to catch the Nashville Predators for the final Western Conference wild-card spot.

The details

McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and 14th career five-point game, showcasing his elite scoring ability. He opened the scoring for the Oilers with a power-play goal in the first period, then added two more goals in the second period to give Edmonton a 5-2 lead. Roslovic and Podkolzin also found the back of the net for the Oilers, who received a strong performance from their special teams.

  • The Oilers took a 3-1 lead on a power-play goal at 3:33 of the second period.
  • San Jose pulled within one just over a minute later, when Sherwood redirected a shot past Ingram.
  • McDavid restored Edmonton's two-goal lead at 5:53 of the second period.
  • McDavid completed the hat trick at 14:13 of the second period.

The players

Connor McDavid

The captain of the Edmonton Oilers, McDavid is one of the NHL's elite players and a perennial Hart Trophy candidate. He recorded a hat trick and added two assists in the win over the Sharks.

Jack Roslovic

A forward for the Edmonton Oilers, Roslovic scored a goal and added an assist in the victory.

Vasily Podkolzin

A forward for the Edmonton Oilers, Podkolzin scored a goal and recorded an assist in the game.

Macklin Celebrini

A forward for the San Jose Sharks, Celebrini scored the opening goal of the game for the Sharks.

Kiefer Sherwood

A forward for the San Jose Sharks, Sherwood scored a goal for the Sharks in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Connor McDavid is simply unbelievable. He took over this game and willed the Oilers to victory.”

— Wayne Gretzky, NHL Legend

What’s next

The Oilers will look to build on this win and continue their push for the division title, while the Sharks will need to regroup and try to keep pace in the wild-card race.

The takeaway

Connor McDavid's dominant performance was a reminder of his status as one of the NHL's premier players. The Oilers' ability to win games like this against divisional opponents will be crucial as they aim to secure a playoff spot and make a deep postseason run.