Bouchard Breaks Tie in Overtime, Oilers Even Series With Canucks

The Oilers’ overtime goal didn’t secure a must-win, but this was about as close as it gets. The first two periods were even as Vancouver would score, and then Edmonton would tie it. That happened three times until the Oilers started dominating the Canucks in the final 25 minutes with an onslaught of shots. Their relentless pressure could (and probably should) have ended it before overtime, but Arturs Silovs was great in goal for Vancouver.

Edmonton now heads back to Rogers Place having stolen home ice.

Bouchard Ended It With a Bouncer Off Ian Cole

Evan Bouchard emerged as the hero of the night, clinching the win with a decisive, but lucky goal in overtime. Ian Cole was in the blue paint trying to stop a backdoor attempt by Zach Hyman. Unfortunately, he tipped it into his own net.

As concerned as fans might have been that Draisaitl was a question mark for the game, McDavid suggested there was never really a doubt. He then acknowledged Draisaitl’s effort, and hailed him as “the best player in the world on a lot of nights.”

Game 3 will be on Sunday night in Edmonton. The Oilers now have a chance to put some pressure on the Canucks.