Hanafin scores 2 as Golden Knights rally to beat Oilers 4-2 in McDavid’s return
Hanafin scores 2 as Golden Knights rally to beat Oilers 4-2 in McDavid’s return
Vegas Golden Knights’ Mark Stone (61) get the open net goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) tries to stop him during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Stuart Skinner (74) makes a save against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ William Karlsson (back left) and Nicolas Roy (10) react as the puck goes in for a goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Ivan Barbashev (49) and Noah Hanifin (15) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Alex Pietrangelo, left, and Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Noah Hanifin (15) and Edmonton Oilers’ Corey Perry (90) battle for the puck during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Brett Howden (21) tries to defend against Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) as he gets the shot off during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Brett Howden (21) chases Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ Adam Henrique, left to right, Connor Brown, Darnell Nurse and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Zach Whitecloud (2) tries to get the puck from Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29), Zach Hyman (18) and Evan Bouchard (2) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Mark Stone (61) get the open net goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) tries to stop him during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Mark Stone (61) get the open net goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) tries to stop him during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Stuart Skinner (74) makes a save against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Stuart Skinner (74) makes a save against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ William Karlsson (back left) and Nicolas Roy (10) react as the puck goes in for a goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ William Karlsson (back left) and Nicolas Roy (10) react as the puck goes in for a goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Ivan Barbashev (49) and Noah Hanifin (15) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Ivan Barbashev (49) and Noah Hanifin (15) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Alex Pietrangelo, left, and Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Alex Pietrangelo, left, and Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Noah Hanifin (15) and Edmonton Oilers’ Corey Perry (90) battle for the puck during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Noah Hanifin (15) and Edmonton Oilers’ Corey Perry (90) battle for the puck during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Brett Howden (21) tries to defend against Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) as he gets the shot off during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Brett Howden (21) tries to defend against Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) as he gets the shot off during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Brett Howden (21) chases Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Brett Howden (21) chases Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ Adam Henrique, left to right, Connor Brown, Darnell Nurse and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ Adam Henrique, left to right, Connor Brown, Darnell Nurse and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Zach Whitecloud (2) tries to get the puck from Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vegas Golden Knights’ Zach Whitecloud (2) tries to get the puck from Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29), Zach Hyman (18) and Evan Bouchard (2) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29), Zach Hyman (18) and Evan Bouchard (2) celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Noah Hanifin scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday night, spoiling Connor McDavid’s return to the lineup.
Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists and Mark Stone also scored for the Golden Knights (9-3-1), who got their first road win of the season and sixth of their last seven overall. Adin Hill stopped 27 shots.
Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman scored for the Oilers, who have lost two straight. Stuart Skinner had 31 saves.
Takeaways
Golden Knights: With an assist on Vegas’ second goal, William Karlsson has recorded at least a point in all five games he has played this season (two goals, four assists).
Oilers: McDavid was a surprise starter for the Oilers, coming back just nine days after suffering an ankle injury in Columbus and initially being expected to miss two to three weeks. The star forward came into the contest with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) during a six-game point streak versus the Golden Knights, but was held without a point.
Key moment
With just 48.4 seconds left to play, the Golden Knights won a race to the corner and Ivan Barbashev was able to send it out to a hard-charging Hanifin, who sent a shot glove-side that beat Skinner for his second goal of the third period and third of the season.
Key stat
Hyman got his third goal in the last four games after the veteran forward went scoreless in his first 10 games this season following a 54-goal campaign last year. Hyman now has five goals in his last six games against Vegas.
Up next
Golden Knights visit Seattle on Friday, and Oilers visit Vancouver on Saturday.