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In a thrilling matchup, the Edmonton Oilers overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on January 17, 2025. Connor McDavid played a pivotal role, scoring his 20th goal of the season and assisting on Evan Bouchard's game-winning goal. The Oilers scored four unanswered goals after falling behind early, with McDavid tying the game at 3-3. The victory marked the Oilers' fourth consecutive win and improved their record to 19-4-1 over their last 24 games. McDavid also reached a career milestone, moving into second place in all-time points for the Oilers with 1,044 points, surpassing Jari Kurri. The only player ahead of him in franchise history is Wayne Gretzky, who holds the record with 1,669 points. The Oilers' comeback was highlighted by their resilience, having also rallied from a 2-0 deficit in their previous game against the Minnesota Wild, which they won 5-3. The Avalanche, despite a strong start, could not maintain their lead and suffered their fourth loss in five games.