DETROIT, MI - The Oilers engines were certainly revving in the Motor City with the Blue & Orange picking a 5-2 victory over Detroit in a spirited affair on Tuesday night.
The evening was a physical onewith a combined 32 minutes in penalties between the sides and almost as many post-whistle scrums.
"I thought there was some physicality to the game tonight," Head Coach Jay Woodcroft said. "We have people that can play that game. I thought there was emotion in the game tonight and we can handle ourselves in those situations."
"It was definitely emotional game," Warren Foegele said after the game. "They are physical, we are physical, we were definitely on our toes and we're big smiles after that win."
Edmonton's offence was provided by Foegele, who scored a pair including the game winner, as well as markers by Ryan McLeod, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evander Kane.
Jack Campbell got the start in his home state and the 31-year-old put in a solid performance on the evening. The Port Huron, Michigan native turned aside 30-of-32 shots on the night.
The Oilers will continue their four-game road trip with a stop in Philadelphia on Thursday to take on the Flyers.
GAME RECAP: Oilers 5, Red Wings 2
The Oilers picked up a 5-2 victory in a spirited affair against the Detroit Red Wings in their first game back from the All-Star break
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