NHL 26: Oilers Survive Third-Period Collapse to Beat Canucks 3-2 in OT
According to EA Sports NHL 26, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in overtime. The Oilers survived a turbulent third period from Stuart Skinner, who made 29 saves overall.
Connor McDavid delivered the decisive goal early in the extra frame, igniting the home crowd after Vancouver erased a two-goal deficit late in regulation. Quinn Hughes led the Canucks' comeback effort with two third-period goals, both assisted by Elias Pettersson.
- Tyler Myers picked up an assist
- Thatcher Demko turned aside 22 shots
- McDavid finished with two points
- Vasiliy Podkolzin and Matthew Savoie tallied second-period goals
Edmonton escaped with a 3–2 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night at Rogers Place.
Author's summary: Oilers win 3-2 in OT.