McDavid Makes Perfect Pass in Overtime as Oilers Beat Blackhawks 4-3
Connor McDavid Sets Up Zach Hyman for Game-Winning Goal
Connor McDavid set up Zach Hyman in overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday night. Hyman redirected McDavid’s pass for the power-play goal at 1:36. It was Hyman’s 19th goal and McDavid’s 49th assist of the season.
Oilers Take Advantage of Power Play in Overtime
Leon Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner each had a goal and an assist as Edmonton won for the fifth time in seven games. Viktor Arvidsson also scored, and Calvin Pickard made 29 saves.
Blackhawks Rally in Third Period
The Oilers were coming off an overtime victory at St. Louis on Tuesday night. Skinner and Draisaitl scored in the third period to help Edmonton open a 3-1 lead. But Chicago rallied behind Ryan Donato, who matched his career high with his 16th goal at 12:12. He also picked up an assist on Alec Martinez’s tying goal with 3:44 left in regulation.
Takeaways
* Oilers: McDavid helped close it out after his team blew a two-goal lead in the third. Playing for the second straight night on the road, it was a solid result.
* Blackhawks: Dickinson is one of the team’s best all-around players, so any prolonged absence for the forward would be a major blow.
Key Moment
Pickard made a terrific left pad save on Pat Maroon with about 13 minutes left, preserving Edmonton’s 2-1 lead.
Key Stat
Draisaitl has 14 goals and 21 assists during an 18-game point streak against Chicago.
Up Next
Both teams play at home on Friday night. The Oilers host Colorado, and the Blackhawks face Nashville.
Conclusion
In the end, it was McDavid’s perfect pass that sealed the deal for the Oilers, as they took down the Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime. The win marks the fifth in seven games for Edmonton, who will look to keep the momentum going at home against Colorado on Friday.
FAQs
* What was the final score in the game?
The final score was 4-3 in favor of the Edmonton Oilers.
* Who scored the game-winning goal?
Zach Hyman scored the game-winning goal in overtime, assisted by Connor McDavid.
* How many assists did Connor McDavid record in the game?
McDavid recorded 49 assists in the game, including the game-winning assist on Hyman’s goal.
