NHL: Oilers stars McDavid and Bouchard set records in victory over Ducks

The NHL season continues with several notable matchups and individual performances. The Edmonton Oilers secured a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, fueled by a dominant second period. Oilers captain Connor McDavid has set a record for the most points through the first four games of a season since 2000, totaling 12 points. Defenseman Evan Bouchard also made history, becoming only the second defenseman to record at least six goals in the first four games of a season.

In other action, the Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in a home opener marked by defensive errors from the visitors. The Montreal Canadiens faced the Nashville Predators in a matchup following a recent playoff encounter between the two clubs.

Additional scheduled games include the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Calgary Flames, the San Jose Sharks playing the St. Louis Blues, the New York Islanders hosting the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs traveling to face the Vegas Golden Knights.