Connor McDavid scored twice in the Oilers' overtime victory. © APA / DILIP VISHWANAT

McDavid stops Edmonton's free fall

A sigh of relief for the Edmonton Oilers. After their crushing 1-9 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, the Canadians showed signs of life last night (CET).

11 November 2025

From: fop

At home in Rogers Place, the Oilers, who had been so shockingly weak recently, managed a comeback to a 5-4 home victory in overtime.

The recipe for success included hard work (23 checks, 27 blocked shots), strong performances from players who aren't among the team's biggest stars (like two-goal scorer Jake Walman and game-winner Jack Roslovic), and a captain who led by example. Connor McDavid kept Edmonton in the game with his goals to make it 2-3 and 3-4.

Edmonton will try to build on that performance and secure another victory on Wednesday. The Oilers will then begin a seven-game road trip with a visit to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Last night's NHL results:

New Jersey Devils – New York Islanders 2:3 aet
New York Rangers - Nashville Predators 6:3
Edmonton Oilers – Columbus Blue Jackets 5:4 aet
Vegas Golden Knights – Florida Panthers 2:3