Oilers establish themselves in the top 10

Goalkeeper Jacob Markstrom was able to credit both shutouts with twelve saves each. The New Jersey team’s internal scorer ranking of the week is led by two Swiss, captain Nico Hischier (one goal, three assists) and right winger Timo Meier (two goals, two assists).

Will the Swiss in the Devils team also score well against the Carolina Hurricanes (twice) and in Anaheim?

4. Edmonton Oilers 21-11-2 (2-0-0)

The performance curve of the Edmonton Oilers continues to point upwards as they lost out to the Sharks (3:2 OT) and the Senators (3:1) on their own ice. In the month of December, the Oilers lost only two of their ten games (8-2-0).

Captain Connor McDavid (four assists) was Edmonton’s top scorer and left winger Zach Hyman (two goals) was their most successful scorer.

After a trip to Southern California where they face the Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers host the Utah Hockey Club at home.

5. Washington Capitals 23-9-2 (2-1-0)

The Washington Capitals emerged from their meetings with the Hurricanes (3:1), Kings (3:1) and Boston Bruins (1:4) with one point too few to take the lead in the Metropolitan Division.

The left wingers Pierre-Luc Dubois (four assists) and Jakub Vrana (three goals) as well as center Aliaksei Protas (three goals) were able to be satisfied with their personal results.

The Capitals can start a renewed attack on first place as guests of the Maple Leafs and Red Wings and as hosts of the Bruins.

6. Florida Panthers 22-12-2 (2-1-0)

First, the Florida Panthers extended their winning streak to four double point wins against the St. Louis Blues (2:1 OT) and in their first meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning (4:2; 0:4), but just 24 hours later they were admit defeat to their neighbors.