Zach Hyman’s hat trick drives Edmonton Oilers past Senators

Zach Hyman posted his third hat trick of the season as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Ottawa Senators 3 1 Saturday night at Rogers Place. The Oilers have won seven straight. The Senators went on a four minute power play halfway through the first when Evander Kane was nabbed for high sticking Claude Giroux.

The Oilers were able to kill it off without much threat from the Sens. Stuart Skinner and Anton Forsberg continued to match each other save for save until the Oilers went on the power play late in the second. Evan Bouchard held in a clearing attempt, then guided a long wrist towards Forsberg. Hyman tipped it for his 23rd of the season.

Get the latest National news. Sent to your email, every day. Hyman notched another one early in the third when his wrister tore through Forsberg and trickled over the line. With 4:58 left, Senator captain Brady Tkachuk drove the net creating a loose puck for Parker Kelly to flip past Skinner. The goal was originally waved off because of goalie interference, but the Senators challenged the call and earned the goal after video review.

Story continues below advertisement The Senators comeback attempt was stymied when Artem Zub took a penalty with 3:33 left. Hyman deflected in a pass from McDavid to make it 3 1 and complete the fourth hat trick of his NHL career. Skinner earned the win with 29 saves. Forsberg made 43 stops. The Oilers, 20 15 1, will visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday (630 CHED, Face off Show at 5 p.m., game at 6:30 p.m.).

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