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“That's been kind of a lot of our game, especially lately, is slow starts,” said center Jordan Staal. “Love to see that kind of desperation right off the bat. It's tough to come back in this league. I did obviously like our desperation at the end, but it's got to be the whole game. It's got to be better all the way through.”

Draisaitl notched two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Hurricanes finally beat ... one second left for the Oilers (35-21-4), Leon Draisaitl picking up a second assist. Pickard has had success against Carolina in the past — he was 3-0-1 with ...

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was not happy whatsoever following last night's loss to the Florida Panthers.

Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1. Connor McDavid added an empty-netter and Calvin Pickard stopped 35 shots for the Oilers, who snapped a five-game losing streak and got their first win since Feb.

Calvin Pickard helped Edmonton end its five-game losing streak Saturday by making a season-high 35 saves for a 2-1 Oilers victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C.

Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have been struggling recently, entering this matchup on a five-game losing streak. Despite boasting top-tier talent, including Leon Draisaitl, who has a 41.6% chance of scoring in this game, the team has faced challenges in converting their skills into victories.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Calvin Pickard made 35 saves, and the Edmonton Oilers ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl had two assists to extend his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, seven assists) for the Oilers (35-21-4). Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored.

Two of the best players to keep an eye on when the Carolina Hurricanes ... beginning at 7 p.m. ET — are the Hurricanes’ Mikko Rantanen and the Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl.