Justin Schultz scored a tiebreaking power- play goal in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1.
The Oilers ended a four-game road trip on a positive note while dealing another blow to the Hurricanes' fading playoff hopes.
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Ben Scrivens made 29 saves for Edmonton, which went 2-1-1 on its trek.
Anton Khudobin turned aside 31 shots for the Hurricanes, who have lost nine of 12 to slide down the Eastern Conference standings.
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