The Rangers, who were drilled 6-2 by the Oilers on Saturday night in Edmonton, have given up five goals or more five times already this season.

For the second straight game, the Rangers were absolutely dominated in the first period in terms of puck possession and shots on goal. They were outshot 21-9 in the period after being outshot 20-5 in Calgary on Thursday. This time they trailed 2-0 after 20 minutes.

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 6-2. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist, and Vasily Podkolzin and Darnell Nurse

Connor McDavid scored two goals and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night. Artemi Panarin had two goals for the Rangers, who have lost two straight after opening a four-game road trip with two wins.

The Rangers came into the game flat and there is no other way to put it. In the first period, Edmonton bombarded New York with 21 shots as the Bluehsirts were completely outplayed. The speed of Connor McDavid and the Oilers was just too much for the Rangers to handle.

I love watching the Edmonton Oilers win on Hockey Night in Canada, and last night’s 6-2 drubbing of the New York Rangers made it all the more special. Not only was it a much-needed result, but the Oilers will also head into their six-day break on a high note.

Jonathan Quick was under siege early because the New York Rangers never consistently spent enough time in their offensive zone, […]

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Edmonton Oilers in a 6-2 win over the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.