The Canadian Press reported on the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton. Joe Sakic had one goal and two assists to lead Colorado to victory. According to the article:

Adam Oates, signed to a one-year deal by Edmonton as a free agent November 17, made his Oilers debut. Oates, who missed training camp and the first quarter of the season, was impressive in his first action since playing in the 2003 playoffs with the Stanley Cup-finalist Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

Oates won faceoffs in the offensive zone near the end of the first and second {periods}- something the Oilers have struggled doing - that gave Edmonton good scoring chances.