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Oilers in the driver’s seat heading home in series against Golden Knights
- The Edmonton Oilers won 5-4 in overtime against the Vegas Golden Knights on May 8, 2025, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series in Las Vegas.
- The Oilers overcame a 1-0 deficit by netting three straight goals in the second period, after the Golden Knights secured the sole goal during the opening frame.
- At 15:20 of overtime, Leon Draisaitl capitalized on a cross-ice feed from Connor McDavid during a 2-on-1 rush to secure the winning goal, while early in the extra period, Nicolas Roy received a five-minute major penalty for cross-checking.
- Victor Olofsson contributed two goals on the power play along with an assist, Jack Eichel recorded three assists to push his points streak to five games, and Calvin Pickard made 28 saves despite looking unsettled after a third-period collision.
- The Oilers return to Edmonton leading the series 2-0, having achieved a franchise record of six straight comeback wins in one postseason, while the Golden Knights, who have existed for eight years, have yet to be swept, setting the stage for a fiercely contested matchup.
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