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Connor McDavid’s hat trick fuels the Oilers’ division-leading victory over the Sharks in a display of pure hockey brilliance.San Jose Today
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid scored three goals and added two assists to lead his team to a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. The victory keeps the Oilers atop the Pacific Division with 90 points. Jack Roslovic and Vasily Podkolzin also scored for Edmonton, while Macklin Celebrini and Kiefer Sherwood tallied for San Jose.
Why it matters
The Oilers’ win over the Sharks maintains their position at the top of the Pacific Division standings, as they look to secure a playoff spot. McDavid’s dominant performance highlights his status as one of the NHL’s elite players and a driving force behind Edmonton’s success this season.
The details
Connor McDavid’s hat trick and two assists powered the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Edmonton jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, with McDavid scoring twice and setting up a goal by Jack Roslovic. The Sharks cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but McDavid and Vasily Podkolzin added insurance goals in the third to seal the win for the Oilers.
The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
The players
Connor McDavid
The captain and star center for the Edmonton Oilers, McDavid is widely considered one of the best players in the NHL. He led the Oilers to victory with a hat trick and two assists.
Jack Roslovic
A forward for the Edmonton Oilers, Roslovic scored a goal and added an assist in the win over the Sharks.
Vasily Podkolzin
A forward for the Edmonton Oilers, Podkolzin scored a goal and had an assist in the game.
Macklin Celebrini
A forward for the San Jose Sharks, Celebrini scored one of the Sharks’ two goals in the loss.
Kiefer Sherwood
A forward for the San Jose Sharks, Sherwood scored the other goal for San Jose in the defeat.
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What they’re saying
“Connor was dominant out there tonight. When he’s playing like that, it’s tough for any team to stop us.”
— Jack Roslovic, Oilers Forward
What’s next
The Oilers will look to continue their strong play and maintain their lead atop the Pacific Division as the regular season winds down. The Sharks will try to bounce back from this loss and solidify their own playoff positioning.
The takeaway
Connor McDavid’s virtuoso performance underscores his status as one of the NHL’s premier players and a driving force behind the Oilers’ success this season. Edmonton’s win keeps them in control of the Pacific Division, setting up an exciting finish to the regular season.