Oilers Grab 2 Points, Jarry Shines in Win

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The Edmonton Oilers grab two key points in the playoff race with a 5-2 win over the

Utah Mammoth on Tuesday, March 24 at Delta.

Center in Salt Lake City.

Connor McDavid and Jack Razovic each scored twice while Matthew Savoy added one for Edmonton.

Utah got goals from Lawson Kraus and Alexander Kerfoot.

Tristan Jerry stopped 16 of 18 shots and net for the victory.

Earlier this week, the game featured big milestones for Oilers veterans.

Ryan Nugenhackens hit his 800th career point with an assist in the first period.

Then McDavid scored his 40th goal of the season for number 400 overall, and later added an

empty netter for his 1200th point.

Making him the third fastest in NHL history, to reach that mark.

Fans and players saw this as a strong defensive effort from Edmonton, holding Utah to just

three shots in the first period in 18 total.

Well, below their average, the team blocked 24 shots and stayed solid after taking a 4-2

lead, showing they can win without injured star Leon Dryzidal by playing.

Smart hockey.

Jerry got a real confidence boost too, allowing just two goals he couldn't really fault

himself for, and standing tall in the third period with 8.

After a rough stretch, this performance gives hope he can steady up before playoffs.

Looking ahead, Edmonton faces Vegas on Thursday, March 26th, a matchup that could widen or

close their one-point gap for second in the Pacific.

Division, where the Oilers sit with 79 points, 5 back of Anaheim.