The Edmonton Oilers were looking to bounce back from their recent slump, and they did so in thrilling fashion as they edged out the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.
Evan Bouchard was the hero of the night, scoring the winning goal in the extra period to send the home crowd into a frenzy.
The Oilers had been struggling to find their rhythm in recent games, but they showed signs of improvement against the Canadiens.
Despite being evenly matched, the Oilers managed to outlast their opponents and secure the win thanks to Bouchard's timely intervention.
The victory will be a welcome relief for the Oilers, who had been under pressure to perform after a string of lackluster displays.
As for the Canadiens, they will be disappointed to have come so close only to fall short in the end.
Their players gave it their all, but in the end, it was not enough to overcome the determination and skill of the Oilers.
The result will be a boost to the Oilers' morale, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
For now, though, they can bask in the glory of a hard-fought win, courtesy of Evan Bouchard's overtime magic.