NEW YORK (AP) — 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 on Friday night.
The Oilers came into the game looking to bounce back from a tough loss in their previous outing, and they did just that, thanks in large part to the heroics of Draisaitl.
Draisaitl’s first goal of the night came in the second period, and it looked like it might be the only goal of the game for a while, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.
However, the Islanders were able to tie the game in the third period, sending it to overtime.
But Draisaitl was not to be denied, as he jumped on a loose puck in the neutral zone and streaked in on a breakaway, beating the Islanders goalie with a quick wrist shot to give the Oilers the win.
The goal was Draisaitl’s second of the game and 30th of the season, and it gave the Oilers a much-needed two points in the standings.
The Oilers will look to build on the momentum of this win as they continue their road trip, while the Islanders will try to bounce back from the tough loss.
The game was a tight, defensive battle, with both teams having limited scoring chances.
But in the end, it was Draisaitl’s individual brilliance that made the difference, as he single-handedly won the game for the Oilers.
The Oilers’ goalie also had a strong game, making several big saves to keep his team in it.
Overall, it was a thrilling game that came down to the wire, and the Oilers were fortunate to have Draisaitl on their side to make the decisive play.