McDavid said he wanted to give Edmonton more room to strengthen its lineup and maintain a Stanley Cup-contending core. The Oilers have reached the Final in consecutive years but fell short both times, lossing to the Florida Panthers in back-to-back postseasons.

Connor McDavid had a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers exploded for five second-period goals to get past the sizzling Utah Mammoth 6-3 on Tuesday.