In a pivotal moment of the game, the Edmonton Oilers tied the score against the St. Louis Blues at 2-2. The equalizing goal was a result of a strategic play by Connor McDavid, who managed to outmaneuver Parayko and then executed a backdoor feed to Leon Draisaitl, who was hiding behind Leddy and Thomas, for a successful shot. This play was a highlight of McDavid's performance, marking his 97th assist of the season. Throughout the game, the Oilers demonstrated a consistent strategy of wrapping the puck around on Binnington, attempting this maneuver multiple times. The combination of McDavid and Draisaitl, recognized as two of the top players on the ice, proved to be a significant advantage for the Oilers.
McDavid picks Parayko's pocket and then finds a wide-open Draisaitl 😮💨 Stream Oilers vs. Blues on Sportsnet+. 📺 https://t.co/X0lDfDAG7W
A little McDrai magic to even things up 🪄 https://t.co/nVbABePtpB
That was McDavid's 97th assist of the season. #stlblues
The puck was rimmed around into the #stlblues zone, Parayko gets beat off the puck there by McDavid, who pulls to the backhand and finds Draisaitl at the far post. #stlblues #oilers
Oilers tie it up, 2-2. McDavid beats Parayko, then feeds Draisaitl hiding backdoor behind Leddy and Thomas. #stlblues
McDavid strips Parayko and feeds Draisaitl for the one-timer. Having the best two players on the ice, it comes in handy.
McDavid is so good, sets up Draisaitl for the one-timer, 2-2. #stlblues #oilers
Edmonton seems to have a game plan to wrap the puck on Binnington. They've positioned themselves to do it four or five times tonight. #stlblues