Draisaitl scores late as Kraken fall to Oilers in Edmonton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Leon Draisaitl's late goal led the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on October 5 at Rogers Place. The Oilers opened the scoring just under three minutes into the game before the Kraken equalized in the second period through Bobby McMann. Seattle had opportunities to take the lead but couldn't convert, and Draisaitl found the net with 2:27 remaining. Connor McDavid sealed the win with an empty-net goal. The Kraken will return home for their next matchup against the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
- •Oilers scored first, leading 1-0 after three minutes.
- •Bobby McMann tied the game for Seattle in the second period.
- •Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal with 2:27 left.
- •McDavid added an empty-net goal in the final minute.
- •Seattle plays the Calgary Flames next on October 8.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Kraken Fall Late After Draisaitl Breaks Tie in Edmonton
"A late bounce off Connor McDavid set up Leon Draisaitl’s game-winning goal as the Kraken fell 3-1 to the Oilers in Edmonton.
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