McDavid and Draisaitl put on a masterpiece in Battle of Alberta

Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers delivered what may have been their most complete performance of the season. Pace, execution, and finish all lined up in a dominant win that felt heavier than just two points.

Leon Draisaitl did the obvious damage. The 30-year-old German sniper buried a hat trick, living in his usual office and punishing every defensive lapse. He now sits among the league's most dangerous finishers, and nights like this explain why goaltenders still lose sleep over him.

Then Connor McDavid stole the night anyway. The Oilers captain orchestrated everything, stacking up five assists with ease. It wasn't flashy for the sake of it, it was surgical. He pulled defenders out of lanes, slowed the game down when needed, and sped it back up before Calgary could recover.

This wasn't just top-end talent trading highlights. Edmonton controlled long stretches of play, winning races and managing the puck far better than earlier this season. When the Oilers are connected through the neutral zone, they look like a team no one wants to chase.

By the third period, Rogers Place turned into a hat factory.

This version of Edmonton feels different. There was patience without passivity and confidence without cheating. The Oilers didn't rely on power-play bailouts or late chaos, they built the win shift by shift.

McDavid's five-assist night was a reminder that his impact isn't limited to scoring titles. He bent coverage all night, allowing Draisaitl to find soft ice and secondary scorers to play downhill. That's when Edmonton is at its most dangerous.

For Draisaitl, the goals were classic. One-timers, quick hands in tight, and a calm finish when chaos broke loose. Hat tricks aren't rare for him, but the timing matters. Edmonton has been looking for a stretch that confirms they're past survival mode and into attack mode.

If this is Edmonton «just scratching the surface,» the rest of the league should pay attention. Because when McDavid conducts and Draisaitl finishes, the Oilers don't just win, they announce themselves.