In a night of offensive fireworks, the Edmonton Oilers delivered a statement victory, dismantling the Seattle Kraken by a score of 9-4. The game was highlighted by the breakout performance of rookie forward Matt Savoie, who scored his first two NHL goals, and a hat trick from captain Connor McDavid.
Savoie's Breakout Night Fuels Oilers' Offense
The narrative of the game took a compelling turn on the same evening that Oilers insider Bob Stauffer publicly guaranteed Savoie would sign a new contract with the team. The young forward responded in spectacular fashion, finding the back of the net twice to announce his arrival as a scoring threat at the NHL level. His performance was a key driver in Edmonton's commanding win.
McDavid Leads the Charge with Hat Trick
While Savoie provided the fresh spark, Connor McDavid was his usual dominant self. The Oilers' captain recorded a hat trick and added an assist to spearhead the offensive onslaught. McDavid opened the scoring with a critical first goal, showcasing his elite skill by maneuvering cross-ice before firing a shot home. He later added a quick snap shot that chased Seattle goaltender Joey Daccord from the game, making the score 5-2.
The Oilers' top line was in sync all night. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, back on the unit, contributed three assists, including a key steal and feed to McDavid for the game's opening goal.
Statistical Dominance and Game Flow
The lopsided score was reflected in the underlying numbers. Edmonton generated a significant advantage in high-danger scoring chances. The team led 22 to 13 in Grade-A shots, which historically have about a 22% conversion rate. In the even more dangerous subset of 5-alarm shots (with a ~33% success rate), the Oilers held an strong>11 to 10 edge.
The game's momentum shifted decisively after McDavid's early goal. Despite a few defensive miscues, including a turnover from McDavid that led to a Seattle goal making it 6-3, the Oilers' offensive firepower was simply too much for the Kraken to handle on this night.
This decisive 9-4 victory on December 4, 2025, provides a significant boost for the Oilers, showcasing their depth with Savoie's emergence and the relentless production of their superstar core. The win stands as one of their most complete offensive performances of the season.