Game Recap
The Edmonton Oilers have taken a 2-0 lead in their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s overtime goal. Draisaitl scored at 15:20 of overtime, assisted by Connor McDavid, to give the Oilers a 5-4 victory.
The Winning Goal
After a five-minute power play failed to yield a goal for the Oilers, the team’s dynamic duo combined for the winner. Draisaitl took a pass from McDavid and scored off the rush, giving the Oilers the lead in the series. Draisaitl praised McDavid’s pass, saying it was "tough to even celebrate my part of the goal."
Controversy and Criticism
The Golden Knights were critical of a non-call on Viktor Arvidsson, who they believed should have been penalized for a trip on Brayden McNabb. The play occurred just before the winning goal, and the Golden Knights felt it was a crucial moment in the game. Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said it was a "can opener trip" and a "dangerous play."
Game Statistics
Vasily Podkolzin, Jake Walman, Darnell Nurse, and Evander Kane also scored for the Oilers, while Victor Olofsson scored two power-play goals for the Golden Knights. Calvin Pickard made 28 saves for the Oilers, and Adin Hill stopped 33 shots for the Golden Knights.
Series Outlook
The series now shifts to Edmonton for Game 3 on Saturday night. The Golden Knights will look to bounce back from their two losses and get back into the series. The Oilers, on the other hand, will aim to continue their momentum and take a commanding 3-0 lead.
Previous Games
In Game 1, the Oilers came from behind to win, and they did the same in Game 2. The Golden Knights scored the only goal in the first period, but the Oilers rolled off three goals in a row in the second period. The Golden Knights responded with two goals in the third period to tie the game, but Draisaitl’s overtime goal gave the Oilers the win.
Historical Context
The Oilers’ six consecutive comeback victories in a single postseason are a record. The Golden Knights, on the other hand, have never been swept in their eight-year history and have rallied from 2-0 down in a series before.
Conclusion
The Edmonton Oilers have taken a 2-0 lead in their series against the Vegas Golden Knights, thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s overtime goal. The series now shifts to Edmonton, where the Golden Knights will look to bounce back and get back into the series. The Oilers will aim to continue their momentum and take a commanding 3-0 lead.
FAQs
- What was the final score of the game? The final score was 5-4 in favor of the Edmonton Oilers.
- Who scored the winning goal? Leon Draisaitl scored the winning goal at 15:20 of overtime.
- What is the series score? The Edmonton Oilers lead the series 2-0.
- When is the next game? Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday night in Edmonton.
- What is the Golden Knights’ record when scoring at least three goals in the playoffs? The Golden Knights’ 42-game playoff winning streak when scoring at least three goals ended with this loss.
