In a thrilling overtime match, Jack Roslovic led the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. His decisive goal came just 1:19 into the extra period, following a turnover by Cam York.
Late-Game Drama and Key Moments
The Flyers thought they had secured a win when Travis Konecny scored a tip-in goal with only 23.5 seconds left in regulation. However, a review showed Sean Couturier was offside during the play, nullifying the goal and keeping the game tied.
First Period Action
Edmonton, starting a seven-game road trip, took a lead late in the first period. Connor McDavid made a critical play, assisting Evan Bouchard’s third goal of the season with just 55 seconds remaining. This assist marked McDavid’s sixth consecutive game with at least one point.
Strong Second Period for the Flyers
The second period saw Philadelphia struggle offensively. The Oilers dominated, keeping the Flyers without a shot on goal for over 15 minutes. However, the tide turned when Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal, evening the score at 1-1 with 4:22 left in the period. Konecny’s assist on this goal extended his point streak to eight games.
Oilers’ Goalie Performance
- Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner made crucial saves throughout the game.
- In contrast, Flyers’ Dan Vladar recorded 30 saves but could not secure a win.
Upcoming Games
Following this victory, the Oilers will visit Columbus on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Flyers will travel to St. Louis on Friday as both teams look to improve their standings.
The Oilers improved their record to 8-6-4, marking their second consecutive victory after previously enduring a three-game losing streak, which included a tough 9-1 loss to Colorado.
