The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the game-winning goal. Ekholm and McDavid had notable performances, while Pickard made 23 saves. The Oilers are now within 6 points of the Canucks. The game was a hard-fought battle with the Oilers making a comeback to tie the score multiple times.
Sabres and Oilers are tied 3-3 at the second intermission. Buffalo has a +22 goal differential in the third perod this season, which is the fourth-best mark in the NHL, trailing only Winnipeg, Florida and, of course, Edmonton.
Oilers tie it up again. Hyman tips a shot past Luukkonen with 47.9 seconds remaining in the second period.
Oilers have rallied to tie things at 2 with Sabres.
Mattias Ekholm ties it for the Oilers. Toe drag toward the slot, then a high wrist shot to beat Luukkonen glove side. It's 2-2
Mattias Ekholm keeps off the rush and rips a shot over Luukkonen's shoulder. Tie game. It's 2-2.
The Sabres have outshot the Oilers 8-3 through 7:06 and lead 1-0 early. Completely different game than the one we saw Tuesday in Vancouver. More time and space. We'll see if the Oilers adjust. They're typically really good at denying entries. Something to watch.
Mattias Ekholm has been a massive addition for the @EdmontonOilers! GP: 85 G: 9 A: 35 P: 44 +/-: +60* *leads NHL since being acquired Feb. 28th/2003 EDM has a 58-22-5 record with Ekholm in the lineup. https://t.co/1UqlIvmS2Y
Draisaitl, Oilers recover for OT win against Canadiens https://t.co/UQ3oJMsg7E
Draisaitl nets overtime winner as Oilers edge Canadiens 3-2 https://t.co/jCglp8Zj1o https://t.co/DkCvUzA2dx
LEON WINS IT‼️ The @EdmontonOilers grab the extra point thanks to Leon Draisaitl's winner in @Energizer overtime! https://t.co/F38V2fDudJ
The @EdmontonOilers beat Montreal for the 2nd time this season on a GWG on the PP in OT. Ekholm was the best Oiler tonight. 0-2-2/+2/21:07 TOI. McDavid 1-1-2, 82 assists on the season. Pickard 23 saves, improves to 10-4-0 this season. Sluggish performance…got the win!
The @EdmontonOilers beat Montreal for the 2nd time this season on a GWG on the PP in OT. Ekholm was the best @EdmontonOilers tonight. 0-2-2/+2/21:07 TOI. McDavid 1-1-2, 82 assists on the season. Pickard 23 saves, improves to 10-4-0 this season. Sluggish performance…got the win!
Oilers beat Habs 3-2 in OT. Within 6 of #Canucks for time being (in real time), but Nux with 2-0 lead on Buffalo after 2
Oilers get it done. Montembeault was kicking. Great finish.
Job well done for the Oilers. Give Montreal credit they played hard but the Edmonton super stars team up for another winner