The Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 road win over the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Wednesday night.

The Vancouver Canucks scored three third-period goals to down the Edmonton Oilers in the 2021 season opener Wednesday night at Rogers Place.

"We talked as a group that we want to do something special here, and he'll be right there with us."

"He has great skill, great knowledge of the game [and] can play all situations, so he ends up having an impact on your team."

Nugent-Hopkins racked up 37 points in the final 29 games of the season.

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored four goals and had the first five-point game of his career on Monday night.

The Edmonton Oilers could have veteran defenceman Kris Russell back in the lineup Saturday night when they host the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place.

Josh Archibald won it with his second of the game.

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers knocked off the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 Tuesday night at Rogers Place.

The Oilers are 6-2-1 since Christmas.