Derek Ryan's first career hat trick leads Oilers over Panthers

2 years ago  /  Sportsnet

— Derek Ryan got his first NHL hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers snapped their two-game losing streak, beating the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Saturday. “Getting my first hat trick at the ripe age of 35 feels pretty good,” said Ryan, who was then told he was the oldest Oiler to post a three-goal game. Leon Draisaitl netted his team-leading 36th goal, and Connor McDavid had two assists for Edmonton, which is 6-2 under new coach Jay Woodcroft. In the second period, Ryan’s second goal knotted the game at 2, and Draisaitl’s power-play goal put the Oilers up for the second time. “We’re getting shots, we’re getting chances, but the last three games we’ve been one and done,” the Florida captain said....

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