It was his first NHL point in his second NHL game. Savoie fed the NHL's leading goal guy, Leon Draisaitl, at the mid-point of the first period to put Edmonton up 2-1. The 21-year-old forward has 13 goals and 24 assists for 37 points in 45 games with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors this season.

The Oilers’ overall performance was dreadful Saturday, but Savoie’s effort was potentially impactful in the bigger and long-term picture.

It didn’t take long for Matt Savoie to make his impact felt for the Edmonton Oilers. After months of grinding away in the American Hockey League, working on his game and doing everything asked of him,