Yakupov and Corey Potter each scored two goals, and the Edmonton Oilers prevented the Minnesota Wild from clinching a spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 6-1 rout on Friday night.
Posted: Apr. 27, 2013 1:20 AM ET
| Last Updated: Apr. 27, 2013 1:21 AM ET
The No. 1 overall pick's 14 goals and 28 points are tied for the league lead among rookies with one game remaining.
Yakupov had his first hat trick in Saturday's 7-2 rout of the 'Nucks.
Posted: Apr. 27, 2013 11:53 PM ET
Yakupov finished with 31 points to show why Oilers fans salivated over his arrival.