EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers seem to be waking up from their latest traditional slumberous start to a season.

Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist as the Oilers exploded out of the gate to a 4-0 lead after the first period, and beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 on Saturday.

“The first 40 was probably the best we’ve played all year,” Draisaitl said.

“Sometimes when you go up like that, the third period can be challenging, but all in all it was a deserving win. We look a lot more connected, we look a lot faster. We’re looking to take steps and continue to get better.”

Captain Connor McDavid had a pair of assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matthew Savoie, Curtis Lazar and David Tomasek also scored for the Oilers (13-11-5) who have won three of their last four, including

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