Connor McDavid’s hat trick powers Edmonton Oilers past Calgary

Connor McDavid had a hat trick as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-0 on Wednesday in Edmonton’s home opener.

Cam Talbot made 26 saves for the shutout in net for the Oilers (1-0-0).

Mike Smith made 42 saves in his debut for the Flames (0-1-0) who are now 0-7-1 in their last eight season openers.

McDavid opened the scoring 11 minutes into the first period as Leon Draisaitl fed him so he could beat a helpless Smith in the Flames’ net.

Talbot had to be sharp on several occasions to keep the second period scoreless, although Edmonton led 29-21 on the shot clock after 40 minutes.

Edmonton went up 2-0 eight minutes into the third period as McDavid turned on the jets to blow past a pair of Calgary defenders and beat Smith up high on a breakaway. It was his third breakaway of the game and 150th career point.

The Flames will regroup and get set to take on the Winnipeg Jets in their home opener on Saturday.

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