The past six months have been a whirlwind for Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin, who is now a fan-favourite in the Alberta capital.

Podkolzin notched an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.

It was hard-nosed blueliner Darnell Nurse who picked up the primary assist. His contribution was being ready to take a Draisaitl pass, and blast a solid attempt on net but have it stopped by Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Instead, it was Draisaitl who did all the work to make this four-on-four goal happen.

NHL players always give fantastic and honest interviews in their native language, and now Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin has given fans a gem with a new wide ranging interview.

Oilers fans may have been panicking about the team's slow start to the season, but it doesn't appear the players were all that bothered.

Podkolzin delivered a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Chicago. It was the former Canuck's first multi-point effort since Dec. 12. Podkolzin is seeing some top-six minutes at even strength,

For practically the entirety of their careers, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been extraordinary offensive players. Since the beginning of the 2016-17 NHL season, McDavid and Draisaitl rank first and second among all players in points,

Edmonton Oilers right wing Vasily Podkolzin tallied a goal and an assist during Saturday's victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Podkolzin scored in the opening minute of the second frame on a snap shot.

Chicago got off to a fast start behind Teravainen, who beat Calvin Pickard for his 10th goal 4:45 into the first period. Teravainen then picked up his 20th assist when he played the puck off the end boards and it bounced right to Foligno on the side of the net for a 2-0 lead with 4:59 left.

The Oilers need another scorer if they're going to return to the Stanley Cup Final.

Goaltender Logan Thompson makes 30 saves for the Capitals in a 3-2 victory over the Oilers on Tuesday night at Rogers Place

Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.