One evening when the Edmonton Oilers The organization inducted Randy Gregg and Craig MacTavish into the Oilers Hall of Fame. blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 and looked dominant while doing it.

Even though it’s still early, this was the most complete game they’ve played all season, and they were in complete control from the moment the puck hit the ice. They outshot the Penguins 50-27 while winning 57.4 percent of faceoffs. They were efficient off the cycle and in the rush. Connor McDavid was kept off the scoresheet, but the Oilers still won this game. You can’t always expect your best players to produce every night, so it’s important for other players to step up and contribute, and that’s exactly what happened. The Penguins had no answer to the Oilers offensive attack.

This score could have been much higher without Joel Blomqvist in net for the Penguins. He was exceptional and stopped 46 out of 50 shots, giving him an excellent save percentage (SV%). It’s a shame his teammates couldn’t help him. That said, here are three takeaways from this dominant Oilers performance.

Viktor Arvidsson’s best game as an Oiler

Viktor Arvidsson happened one night. He finished the game with three assists and four shots on goal in 17:33 of ice time. He was visible and was on the net all night. He could have scored a few goals in the first period without the Penguins’ excellent goaltending. He’s a tenacious forechecker who works hard to win puck battles and fits perfectly into this forward group. The offense hasn’t been there for him early in the season, but I hope this game is a sign of things to come. He is on the verge of breakthrough as long as he continues to work hard.

He was online with Vasily Podkolzin and Leon Draisaitl. It was arguably the most effective line on the team. They outplayed the Penguins blue line in the offensive zone and used the puck effectively. Podkolzin also got his first point as an Oiler, and Draisaitl opened the scoring with a quick wrist shot on the run. Hopefully this lineage can stay together as they start to create some chemistry.

Arvidsson entered the corner boards awkwardly late in the third period and was slow to get up. He was helped off the ice by head athletic therapist TD Forss. He only played in 18 regular season games last season with the Los Angeles Kings due to a back injury. So it would be unfortunate if he missed time due to injury again, especially if he starts to get his game back. Hopefully it’s not too serious and he’s good to go.

Oilers second power play unit scores

The Oilers’ second power play unit scored a key goal through Mattias Ekholm to take a 4-0 lead and seemingly put the game away. The first unit was still not producing, so it was crucial for the second unit to step up its efforts, which it did.

During practice, the Oilers shuffled their personnel on the power play, playing Connor McDavid with Leon Draisaitl, Jeff Skinner, Arvidsson and Evan Bouchard. The second unit consisted of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Corey Perry, Darnell Nurse and Ekholm. However, when it comes to playing time, these changes have not been implemented. Head coach Kris Knoblauch sent out the five usual suspects of McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins and Bouchard without success. This first unit has been around for a few years, so a new look could provide a much-needed spark. Maybe it’s time to mix things up to get the power play going.

Stuart Skinner was perfect

Stuart Skinner recorded his first shutout of the year and fifth of his career with a 27-save performance. He made two consecutive quality starts, which was essential not only for his confidence but also for the team’s success. Skinner made some great saves, including a one-timer, similar to the one he made against the Carolina Hurricanes in their last game.

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In addition to Skinner’s quality play, their defense was solid in front of him. They allowed just five shots in the first period and cleared the front of the net with ease. There weren’t many second chance opportunities or traffic in front of the Edmonton net. He made the saves he needed while making some superb saves on close range chances. There were some brutal turnovers in the defensive zone, especially in the third period, but Skinner was there to bail out his teammates.

Oilers fans will be hoping that Skinner can keep this momentum going and deliver quality starts consistently. When he’s locked in, the Oilers are even more dangerous. The Oilers goaltender is slowly starting to increase his save percentage. He now has an .890 SV% after six appearances.

The Oilers have now beaten the Penguins seven games in a rowoutscoring them 37-9 in the process, including back-to-back 4-0 shutout victories. This team is starting to find its rhythm and hopefully they can continue their strong play when they hit the road for a four-game road trip that begins Sunday (Oct. 27) against the Detroit Red Wings.