Oilers stars excel in international play

Canada's game against Norway at the 2026 IIHF World Championship saw Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard contributing significantly with three assists, helping Canada secure a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory.

The match was challenging for Canada, as they fell behind early but managed to rally with goals from Mark Scheifele, who completed a hat trick, and Darnell Nurse, who assisted on the game-winning goal.

Meanwhile, Mattias Ekholm also shone for Sweden, recording a goal and an assist in their 6-0 rout of Slovenia, marking a strong performance amidst a rocky start for his team. Additionally, Oilers forward Isaac Howard played a crucial role in the USA's comeback victory over Germany, scoring a goal and assisting on another, as the Americans triumphed in a shootout after trailing in the match.

These performances underline the depth of talent within the Oilers roster as they showcase their skills on an international stage.