Edmonton carries a two-goal edge into the first intermission, with Evan Bouchard assisting on both scores.
Edmonton takes a 2-0 lead after the first period, outshooting New York 7-5. Evan Bouchard has two assists, one shot and a plus-2 rating, while Connor McDavid and Colton Dach each have a goal; McDavid is plus-1 with two shots, and Dach is plus-1 with one. Matt Tomkins stopped all five shots for Edmonton, posting a 1.000 save percentage, while Dylan Garand made five saves on seven shots for New York (.714). Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers with two shots, but Edmonton holds an 8-4 edge in blocked shots; neither team has scored on the power play.
Key Performers
Evan Bouchard, EDM: 2 assists, 1 shot, +2 Connor McDavid, EDM: 1 goal, 2 shots, +1 Matt Tomkins, EDM: 5 saves on 5 shots, 1.000 SV%