RALEIGH, N.C. -- Calvin Pickard made 35 saves, and the Edmonton Oilers ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl had two assists to extend his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, seven assists) for the Oilers (35-21-4). Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored.

The Edmonton Oilers didn't end up making a splash on the trade deadline day, but insider reports indicate they came close to landing superstar Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes.

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After an overtime win over Montreal on Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers were back in action on Saturday at Rogers Place against the visiting Dallas Stars.

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Adam Henrique scored shorthanded and Corey Perry added a goal to support goalie Calvin Pickard as the Oilers toppled the Carolina Hurricanes.

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Dmitery Orlov (7) looks to make a pass in front of Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark (13) during the third period at Rogers Place. (Perry N

Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1. Connor McDavid added an empty-netter and Calvin Pickard stopped 35 shots for the Oilers, who snapped a five-game losing streak and got their first win since Feb.

The Mikko Rantanen saga is finally over in Carolina. The forward, who had been acquired from the Avalanche in January, was finally traded to the Stars yesterday… after playing only 13 games in Carolina.

The Oilers will wrap up their three-game homestand at Rogers Place on Saturday night when Jake Walman & Mikko Rantanen make their respective debuts for the Oilers & Stars

Mikko Rantanen, a top NHL forward, has signed an eight-year, $96 million deal with the Dallas Stars. Despite the Edmonton Oilers' strong interest and a potentially higher offer, trade assets fell short.

Unlike with his trade to Carolina, Rantanen was involved in the decision of him going to Dallas and signing an 8-year, $96 million contract.