Red-hot Connor McDavid (hat trick) sparks Oilers over Preds

Connor McDavid had a hat trick to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, Kasperi Kapanen a goal and an assist and Curtis Lazar also scored for the Oilers, who had lost three of their previous four. Vasily Podkolzin had two assists and Connor Ingram made 24 saves.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded his 500th assist.

Ryan O'Reilly and defenseman Nick Blankenburg scored for the Predators, who had won six of the last eight games.