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McDavid, Draisaitl carry Oilers past Golden Knights for 2-0 series lead

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime on May 8, 2025, to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series in Las Vegas.
The Oilers achieved this lead after overcoming a 2-0 series deficit in the previous round, helped by goalie Calvin Pickard’s six-game playoff win streak and key scoring from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The game saw early goals from the Golden Knights, followed by a late surge from Edmonton that erased a two-goal advantage in the final period, culminating in Draisaitl’s overtime winner assisted by McDavid at 15:20.
McDavid noted the team was 'probably fortunate' and emphasized their best performance is yet to come, while Draisaitl warned, 'It's nice for now, but we know their best is coming,' reflecting the series intensity.
With the series shifting to Edmonton for Game 3 on May 10, 2025, the Oilers aim to capitalize on strong road wins and their established momentum to extend their lead further.

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