Connor McDavid helps Oilers stack goals to beat Predators

Matt Savoie scored the game-winner, and McDavid added three assists as Edmonton topped Nashville 3-1.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:10am

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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the visiting Nashville Predators 3-1 on Sunday night, with Matt Savoie scoring the game-winning goal and Connor McDavid adding three assists. Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers, who snapped a two-game skid. Connor Ingram made 27 saves for Edmonton, while Fedor Svechkov scored the lone goal for Nashville.

Why it matters

The win helps the Oilers maintain their position in the playoff race, while the loss is another setback for the struggling Predators, who have now dropped 3 of their last 5 games.

The details

Draisaitl opened the scoring on a power play in the first period, and Savoie doubled the lead in the second period off a feed from McDavid. Svechkov got Nashville on the board in the third, but Hyman sealed the win with an empty-netter. McDavid's three assists tied him for the ninth-most three-assist games in NHL history.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
  • Draisaitl's goal came at 3:12 of the first period.
  • Savoie's goal came at 2:32 of the second period.
  • Svechkov's goal came at 4:52 of the third period.
  • Hyman's empty-net goal came at 18:53 of the third period.

The players

Connor McDavid

The star forward for the Edmonton Oilers, who recorded three assists in the game.

Matt Savoie

The Oilers forward who scored the game-winning goal in the second period.

Leon Draisaitl

The Oilers forward who opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period.

Fedor Svechkov

The Predators forward who scored Nashville's lone goal in the third period.

Connor Ingram

The Oilers goaltender who made 27 saves to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to start games stronger and generate more offense. This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— John Hynes, Predators Head Coach

What’s next

The Oilers will look to build on this win as they continue their playoff push, while the Predators will try to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the Oilers, led by the dynamic duo of McDavid and Draisaitl, who continue to be a driving force for the team. The Predators, on the other hand, will need to find ways to generate more offense and tighten up defensively if they hope to turn their season around.