Ales Hemsky has shown he has the ability to score big goals, and on Tuesday night he once again proved that he can lead a team victory.

Hemsky scored two goals and picked up two assists to help lead the Oilers to a tough 4-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

"That was unreal, I haven't seen anything like that in a while," said Oilers head coach Craig MacTavish. "Two goals and two assists. We've seen that before. But not where all four are world-class plays.

Hemsky's first goal was a thing of beauty as he beat the defense and roofed a backhander to put the Oilers up 2-1. With the game tied at three in the final minute of the game, Hemsky once again showed his heroic side when he fired home a wrist shot to give the Oilers a 4-3 lead with 34.9 seconds left in the game.

"For me every game we win is what I feel good about. I just want to go out there and do my part. It felt great to win the game. It's a great feeling in this room right now."

Hemsky now has team highs in goals with 14 and assists with 27. His 41 points in 36 games played puts him on pace for the best season of his young career. Edmonton has won five of their last six games and will head into the All-Star break on a high note. They will start back up next Tuesday night when they host the Buffalo Sabres.

Posted By: Luke Ventura