Talbot makes 33 saves, earns sixth shutout season as Oilers blank Canucks
EDMONTON — Cam Talbot made 33 saves to record his sixth shutout of the year as the Edmonton Oilers continued their hot play of late with a 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
Connor McDavid and Mark Letestu scored for the Oilers (38-24-9), who have won three straight games.
The Canucks (28-34-9) have now lost six straight.
There was no scoring in the first period, with it tied 8-8 in shots. The Canucks had the best chance, with Christopher Tanev ringing a shot off the post with six minutes to play in the opening frame.