Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0

San Jose has allowed four or more goals in each of its last six games. Sharks goaltender Magnus Chrona played one period in his first NHL start, making eight saves on 12 shots.

The Oilers jumped in front 1 minute into the game. McLeod took a drop pass from Hyman and buried a wrist shot from the left circle for his fourth goal in his last four shots.

Edmonton took a 2-0 lead midway through the first when Connor McDavid connected with Hyman right in front of the net for a tap-in goal. It was Hyman’s team-leading 20th goal of the season.

Bouchard converted a slap shot from the left point at 14:55, and Draisaitl scored at 17:32 off an assist by Warren Foegele.

Chrona was promoted from the minors because Mackenzie Blackwood was out with an illness for the second straight game. He got the start after Kaapo Kahkonen played Wednesday night in a 5-1 loss in Los Angeles. But Kahkonen had to come on in relief following the first period.

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Oilers: Visit Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Sharks: Visit Colorado on Sunday night.

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Eric He, The Associated Press

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Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0

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