Podkolzin hadn’t scored an NHL goal since March 23, 2023 — a span of 42 games. This was a big one for him and his teammates on the ice — and even on the bench. “It was electric,” said defenceman Darnell Nurse, who also had a goal in his return after missing three games with a head injury. “Everyone sees the work that Vasy puts in.

Vasily Podkolzin opened the scoring in Edmonton's 6-2 win over the New York Rangers, ending a goalless drought that dated back to March 2023.

It's been a frustrating start to the season for Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin, but he finally found a way to put the puck in the net.

Vasily Podkolzin finally got the monkey off his back. The winger scored his first goal as a member of the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, wiring a nicely placed pass from Leon Draisaitl over the shoulder of New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick.

Vasily Podkolzin vowed there's more to come after his first goal with the Edmonton Oilers. Podkolzin scored the game’s first goal and Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday.

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