The Oilers come into a much-anticipated matchup on a hot streak. Connor McDavid. Nathan MacKinnon. Leon Draisaitl. Mikko Rantanen.

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in an NHL Western Conference clash at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday (Jan. 16) night. Viktor Arvidsson, Evan Bouchard, Brett Kulak and Connor McDavid scored for the Oilers.

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist ... the first and Kulak and McDavid had goals in the second to tie it. Mackenzie Blackwood had 23 saves, several on great chances, for the Avalanche.

Evan Bouchard scored the winning goal late in the third period, capping the Edmonton Oilers' rally from a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Denver on Thursday night.

Denver, Co. - It's a battle of the stars at Ball Arena tonight as the Colorado Avalanche prepare to host Connor McDavid ... For the Avalanche on the other side of the ice, it'll be Mackenzie Blackwood in net. Scott Wedgewood, who returned to the roster ...

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist ... the first and Kulak and McDavid had goals in the second to tie it. Mackenzie Blackwood had 23 saves, several on great chances, for the Avalanche.

Evan Bouchard scored the winning goal late in the third period, capping the Edmonton Oilers' rally from a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Denver on Thursday night.

Bouchard blasted the winner past netminder Mackenzie Blackwood with 6:55 remaining in regulation after goals from Viktor Arvidsson, Brett Kulak and Connor McDavid drew the Oilers level against the ...

There’s no shame in getting beat by Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl. The Oilers are the rare team that can create more puck magic than the Avs. Their firepower can be unnerving, and their possession time can be frustrating.

Even a three-goal outburst couldn’t solve the Avalanche’s problems as of late. “We’re just not firing on all cylinders. And it’s been the better part of a week,” Head coach Jared Bednar said.