Detroit’s 3-2 decision ends the Oilers win streak at three games. The Oilers haven’t been at their best recently, but they have seven of eight possible points over the last four games and remain tied for first in the Pacific with Vegas, who lost in overtime to Columbus.

Hopkins' second goal of the game snapped a tie with 11:01 left as the Connor McDavid-less Edmonton Oilers overcame a barrage of Buffalo shots in the final two periods to beat the Sabres, 3-2, Saturday at Rogers Place.

Winnipeg at Boston, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Montreal, 6 p.m. Washington at Ottawa, 6 p.m. Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Chicago at Carolina, 6 p.m. New York Islanders at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Second Period_3, Buffalo, Kulich 9 (Power, Cozens), 7:46. 4, Edmonton, Nugent-Hopkins 14 (Ekholm, Kapanen), 13:20. Penalties_Hyman, EDM (Hooking), 5:41; Krebs, BUF (Holding), 9:47.

They put four important points in the bank, but those were some sloppy wins. Such is life when a team hits the dog days of January. It’s just human nature. All teams go through it.

The club is last in the Eastern Conference with an 18-26-5 record and, barring an unprecedented run, the playoff drought that’s chased off season-ticket holders will reach 14 years.

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This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV at the Edmonton Oilers practice today, news that Edmonton’s newest folk hero, winger Corey Perry, has been promoted to the top line to play with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The Vancouver Canucks are on a mini-winning streak, but that’s not what has everyone talking. After Canucks president Jim Rutherford’s announcement everyone has something to say on the Canucks, both their past and the future.

Thursday was one of those days when the Oilers didn't have their best stuff, could have won but didn't and at least came away with a point.

Before Friday’s practice began, Head Coach Mike Sullivan gathered the Penguins to acknowledge Sidney Crosby being named captain for Canada and Erik Karlsson being named an alternate captain for Sweden at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.