Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Oilers took on the Vancouver Canucks in a thrilling game on Saturday night, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the winning goal in a shootout to secure a 3-2 victory for the Oilers.
The game started off with a strong performance from the Oilers, with Connor McDavid scoring the first goal of the night just 3:45 into the first period. However, the Canucks quickly responded with a goal from J.T. Miller, tying the game at 1-1.
The second period saw both teams battling hard, but it was the Oilers who came out on top with a goal from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, giving them a 2-1 lead heading into the third period.
The Canucks were determined to make a comeback in the third period, and they did just that with a goal from Brock Boeser, tying the game once again at 2-2.
With no goals scored in overtime, the game went into a shootout. After McDavid and Boeser both scored in the first round, it was Draisaitl who sealed the deal for the Oilers with a beautiful goal in the third round, securing the 3-2 win for his team.
This victory marks the Oilers’ fourth win in a row, and they now sit at the top of the North Division with a record of 6-6-0. The Canucks, on the other hand, have now lost three games in a row and have a record of 6-8-0.
Both teams put up a strong fight, with the Oilers outshooting the Canucks 35-27. Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen made 25 saves, while Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko made 33 saves.
The Oilers will look to continue their winning streak as they take on the Canucks once again on Monday night. As for the Canucks, they will have a chance to redeem themselves and end their losing streak in the rematch.
Overall, it was an intense and exciting game between these two Canadian rivals, with the Oilers ultimately coming out on top thanks to Draisaitl’s clutch performance in the shootout.
