Just like that, the Edmonton Oilers are starting to look like the team that made two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals.

On Thursday evening, the Oilers were hunting their first five-game win streak of the season, doing just that thanks to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. It put the Oilers in a tie with the Anaheim Ducks for top spot in the Pacific Division.

Let’s take a look at what went on in this one!

The two teams remained scoreless after a tightly contested first period. In the second period, the Oilers started to generate some chances and eventually scored the opening goal. Six minutes into the period, a great defensive play by Darnell Nurse at the Oilers’ blue line forced a turnover, and Jack Roslovic found Adam Henrique for a breakaway. His initial backhand shot was saved, but he was able to bat in the rebound for his first goal in 51 games.

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ADAM HENRIQUE WITH HIS FIRST GOAL IN 51 GAMES!! 📹: Sportsnet

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With about eight minutes left in the game, the Oilers finally got a power play goal. Connor McDavid drove towards the net, freeing up Matt Savoie at the side of the net. The rookie made a strong move to the net, and his pass took a deflection off a Blackhawk and into the back of the........

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