McDavid Scores in OT, Oilers Defeat Golden Knights 4-3

Peter Allen Bak
Peter Allen Bak
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Nov 19, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) makes a save against Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Connor McDavid netted a goal 1:17 into overtime to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

McDavid maneuvered around a defender and lifted a shot over Adin Hill for his league-leading 16th goal of the season.

“It was rough right from the start for me,” McDavid said. “I struggled with the puck all night, changed sticks a couple of times, dropped my stick, lost a mouth guard several times… It was messy, but I stuck with it and made an impact when it counted.”

Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft praised McDavid’s instinct in crucial moments.

“I think anybody can see blood. He’s one of the special ones that can smell it,” he said. “(He) obviously made some plays that helped us win the game and came through when it mattered most.”

Warren Foegele, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 10-8-0. They had previously lost five of seven overall and three consecutive home games.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins contributed three assists, and McDavid added another. Stuart Skinner made 31 saves.

Mark Stone scored twice for the Golden Knights, while Keegan Kolesar added a goal. Adin Hill stopped 19 shots. Vegas has lost three of four, bringing their record to 14-4-1.

“We did a good job fighting our way back into the game, but unfortunately, they made a play in overtime and got the win,” Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said. “We want two points. We are a good overtime team.

“We started with the puck and had our opportunity to generate something, and they checked it back, so good for them. There were some positives in getting a point. If we had started a little better and cleaner, maybe we would have gotten the two. But, at the end of the day, we’ll take the one.”

UP NEXT

  • Golden Knights: Visit Vancouver on Monday night to wrap up a two-game trip.
  • Oilers: Travel to New Jersey on Tuesday night to start a three-game trip to New York.
Peter Allen Bak is a part-time writer and reporter based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born and raised in Casa Grande, Arizona, Peter played both football and soccer for his high school team. His passion for sports continued into adulthood, where he became an avid fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Peter graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2008, where he honed his writing skills and developed a keen interest in sports business. An enthusiastic traveler, Peter enjoys exploring international destinations during his free time. When he's not globetrotting, he can often be found hiking the scenic trails around Las Vegas or testing his strength and agility through bouldering. In recent years, he has also taken up pickleball. In 2012, Peter married his high school sweetheart, Kimberly. The couple has since welcomed three children into their lives: their son Connor, and twin daughters Kiara and Kacey.