Edmonton Oilers star forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for four points in the team's 4-2 game one win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Oilers out played the Golden Knights for large stretches of the game, wearing down the Vegas' defense and eventually breaking through to tie then subsequently win the game. Host Nick Zararis explains how game one took shape, why the Oilers were so effective, why the Oilers approach wore the Golden Knights down and explained major takeaways going forward.

0:00 Intro: Oilers win Game 1 against Vegas

3:07 Vegas scores first, Oilers respond

6:41 Oilers dominate second period, tie game

15:53 Importance of making Vegas play defense

21:00 Playoff adjustments and coaching strategies

26:47 Keys for Oilers to maintain momentum

Edmonton Oilers outwork Vegas Golden Knights and dominate game 1 in best Stanley Cup Playoff win yet
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