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McDavid's 5-Point Explosion Fuels Oilers Over Sharks, Solidifies Playoff Push

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Connor McDavid delivered a dominant 5-point performance, scoring three goals and adding two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Wednesday. The hat trick marked his 15th of the season, cementing his Art Ross Trophy chase as he extended his point tally to 133—six ahead of Nikita Kucherov—with three games remaining. The win propelled Edmonton into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division, ending a stretch of inconsistency that had fans questioning their playoff readiness.