Edmonton Oilers take measure of New York Islanders

That brings us to the end of a first period — Edmonton Oilers 2, New York Islanders 1. New York Islanders edged the shot clock 14-13, with territorial pressure staying roughly even.

Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for Edmonton Oilers at 1:22, Michael Bunting extended the lead for Edmonton Oilers at 9:10, and Conor Sheary cut the deficit for New York Islanders at 18:29.

Spencer Knight was under siege with 12 highlighted stops.

On the power play, Edmonton Oilers went 0-for-2 while New York Islanders went 0-for-2.

Edmonton Oilers owned the last five minutes and carried the momentum into the break.

That brings us to the end of a second period — Edmonton Oilers 1, New York Islanders 0. Edmonton Oilers edged the shot clock 11-9, and they controlled most of the territorial pressure.

Sam Reinhart extended the lead for Edmonton Oilers at 7:44.

Adin Hill was under siege with 10 highlighted stops.

On the power play, Edmonton Oilers went 0-for-1 while New York Islanders went 0-for-1.

The final five minutes were split evenly in chances.

That brings us to the end of a third period — Edmonton Oilers 0, New York Islanders 0. New York Islanders edged the shot clock 16-9, and they controlled most of the territorial pressure.

Neither side could solve the goaltending — a grinding, scoreless frame.

Spencer Knight was under siege with 16 highlighted stops.

On the power play, Edmonton Oilers went 0-for-1 while New York Islanders went 0-for-2.

New York Islanders owned the last five minutes and carried the momentum into the break.