Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday. Vasily Podkolzin, with two, Darnell Nurse and Zach Hyman provided the rest of the offence for Edmonton (15-11-6).

The host Toronto Maple Leafs must deal with a surging Connor McDavid and a new-look Edmonton Oilers team Saturday night.

Familiarity is back in the Edmonton Oilers lineup in the past few days. Captain Connor McDavid has had help from the usual pairing of Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, manning the wings on the first line and the results are definitely showing.

Connor McDavid ’s surge has shifted the tone in Edmonton, and Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch’s latest comments should catch the NHL ’s attention.

Zach Hyman notched his seventh career hat trick and Connor McDavid assisted on all four Edmonton goals on Thursday night as the Oilers beat the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1. Stuart Skinner made 27 saves,

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Dec. 13 game.