Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the night on a breakaway 3:52 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 2-1. Calvin Pickard finished with 24 saves to help the Oilers win for the fourth time in their last five games.
The Oilers were looking to bounce back from a tough loss in their previous game, and they did just that with a strong team effort against the Islanders. Draisaitl was the star of the show, scoring two crucial goals to lead his team to victory.
The first goal of the game came from Draisaitl, who scored his first of the night to give the Oilers an early lead. However, the Islanders were able to tie the game before the end of the period, sending the two teams into the intermission locked at 1-1.
The second and third periods were a defensive battle, with both teams creating scoring chances but unable to find the back of the net. The Oilers' Calvin Pickard and the Islanders' goalie were outstanding, making several big saves to keep their teams in the game.
As the game headed into overtime, it was anyone's game. But Draisaitl had other plans, scoring his second goal of the night on a breakaway just 3:52 into the extra period. The goal was a beautiful display of speed and skill, as Draisaitl flew down the ice and roofed a shot over the glove of the Islanders' goalie.
The Oilers' bench erupted in celebration as Draisaitl was mobbed by his teammates. It was a huge win for the Oilers, who are now just a few points out of a playoff spot. With the victory, the Oilers improved their record to 30-20-5, while the Islanders fell to 25-25-5.
The Oilers will look to keep their winning ways going as they head into their next game. With Draisaitl and other key players stepping up, the team is confident that they can make a push for the playoffs. As for the Islanders, they will look to regroup and get back on track after a tough loss.