Oilers starting to look and play like a contender [Video]

After another typically slow start to the season, the Edmonton Oilers finally seem to be living up to some of the promise that had many believing they could get back to a Stanley Cup final, not long removed from losing in Game 7 of the final to the Florida Panthers last season.

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had two helpers as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday.

Corey Perry, Zach Hyman and Troy Stecher also scored for the Oilers (15-10-2) who have won five of their last six outings.

“We have some new faces in our group and now we are starting to jell,” said Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse. “There are some really good signs and now it is on us to keep pushing and not be satisfied with the little bit …