The Edmonton Oilers secured a 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, marking their sixth win in the last eight games. The game, played at TD Garden in Boston, showcased a blend of offensive prowess and defensive resilience from the Oilers, but also came at a cost with an injury to their starting goalie. Here are three takeaways from the Oilers' performance:

1. McDavid's Impact and Oilers' Offensive Versatility

Connor McDavid played a pivotal role in the Oilers' win, scoring a short-handed goal on a breakaway and assisting on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' power-play goal. McDavid's ability to create scoring opportunities, whether on the power play or during critical moments like the short-handed situation, continues to be a major factor in the Oilers' success. The Oilers demonstrated their offensive versatility by scoring a goal on the power play, one short-handed, and another at even strength. According to Zach Hyman, winning in different ways makes a team better, and he expressed satisfaction with the team's ability to secure a tight, 3-1 victory.

2. Quinn Hutson's Memorable NHL Debut Goal

A significant highlight of the game was Quinn Hutson scoring his first NHL goal. Hutson, a former Boston University player, found the net in the second period, giving the Oilers a 2-1 lead. Hutson said after the game that he has had some cool goals in the rink, but that was definitely the coolest. Max Jones, who returned to Boston after a trade last year with the Bruins, assisted on Hutson's goal. Hutson's debut goal not only provided the game-winning margin but also underscored the Oilers' ability to integrate young talent into their lineup.

3. Goaltending Concerns with Jarry's Injury

The Oilers' victory was somewhat overshadowed by an injury to goaltender Tristan Jarry. Jarry left the game with an apparent injury late in the second period after making a quick save. Before his departure, Jarry had stopped 12 of 13 shots. Calvin Pickard replaced Jarry and made 12 saves in relief, preserving the Oilers' lead. The severity of Jarry's injury remains a concern for the Oilers, as his performance has been crucial to their recent success. Pickard's solid relief appearance, however, provided some reassurance regarding the team's goaltending depth.