Oilers Rally Again to Set NHL Playoff Record
The Edmonton Oilers stunned the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday night, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2 and mark their fifth straight playoff comeback victory-a feat never before seen in NHL history. Zach Hyman’s late goal sealed the win, continuing the Oilers’ remarkable resilience this postseason.
Early Lead for Vegas, But Oilers Dominate After
Vegas jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period with two goals from Mark Stone, matching a franchise scoring record. But Edmonton’s veteran Corey Perry ignited the comeback with a slick goal before intermission. The Oilers then dominated the second period, outshooting Vegas 12-1 while holding the Golden Knights scoreless.
Third Period Turnaround Seals the Deal
Just 57 seconds into the third, Leon Draisaitl tied the game on a fortunate bounce off the boards and goalie Adin Hill. Then, with 3:02 left, Zach Hyman scored the go-ahead goal on a precise wrist shot. Connor Brown added an insurance goal shortly after, completing the Oilers’ four-goal rally.
Star Performances Fuel the Comeback
Leon Draisaitl contributed a goal and an assist, while Connor McDavid recorded two assists, extending his streak of postseasons with double-digit assists. Perry’s goal marked his 57th career playoff tally, underscoring his veteran leadership. Meanwhile, Vegas struggled offensively after the first period, managing just seven shots over the final two frames.
Injuries and Absences Challenge Vegas
The Golden Knights faced adversity with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo sidelined due to illness and top goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev out with injury. These absences may have contributed to their inability to maintain the early lead.
What’s Next?
The Oilers take a 1-0 series lead as the teams prepare for Game 2 in Las Vegas on Thursday. Edmonton’s historic streak of comeback wins has set the tone for a thrilling second-round series.
Bottom line:
The Oilers’ never-say-die attitude has rewritten NHL playoff history, proving no lead is safe and no game is over until the final buzzer.
