Oilers Beat Flyers in Overtime for Third Straight Win
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By Doug Hirdle
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Summary:
- Evan Bouchard scored 47 seconds into overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.
- The team recorded its third consecutive victory.
- Connor McDavid extended his season-opening point streak to 20 games.
The Edmonton Oilers held on to their winning run on Wednesday, November 11, when they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime. Evan Bouchard unleashed the celebrations when he scored just 47 seconds into the extra period.
Third in a Row
Evan Bouchard settled the game with a powerful one-timer, finishing a passing move involving Leon Draisaitl to give Edmonton its third consecutive victory. The goal was Bouchard’s 11th of the season, the most among NHL defencemen.
Zach Hyman also played a central role in the win, scoring twice for the Oilers, who improved their record to 14-3-3. The result also matched the second-best start in franchise history through the first 20 games of a season.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, suffered its fourth defeat in the last five games and now stands at 5-10-6. Tyson Foerster and Travis Sanheim scored for the Flyers, who managed to take the game into overtime but could not find a way to stop Edmonton’s late winner.
Connor McDavid registered an assist in the second period, extending his remarkable season-opening point streak to 20 games. The Oilers captain has now matched his career-best streak and became the eighth player in NHL history to record multiple point streaks of at least 20 games.
McDavid also became only the fourth player in league history to open a season with points in each of his first 20 appearances. He leads the NHL with 49 points.
Edmonton has also developed a strong habit of protecting early advantages. The team is now 12-0-2 this season when scoring the opening goal.
Goaltender Tristan Jarry delivered another important performance, stopping 30 shots to improve his record to 5-1-3. At the other end, Philadelphia’s Dan Vladar finished with 21 saves.
19 Goals in 10 Away Games for the Flyers
The Flyers did have some positive news, with defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen returning after missing seven games because of an upper-body injury. He had aggravated the injury during a game against Anaheim on October 24.
For Philadelphia, the defeat continued a difficult stretch, particularly on the road. The team entered Wednesday’s matchup with just 19 goals in 10 away games this season.
The Flyers will finish their five-game road trip in Columbus on Saturday. Edmonton, meanwhile, begins a six-game road stretch with a visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the same day.
Doug Hirdle
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betting.ca
