An Evan Bouchard power-play blast from the purpose at 2:01 of time beyond regulation prolonged the Edmonton Oilers’ win streak to a franchise-record 10 video games, because the guests edged the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Saturday evening.
The win eclipsed the 2000-2001 Oilers crew that gained 9.
“We simply discovered methods to win video games. you do not put a streak collectively by simply counting on one line,” stated Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch.
“While you’re profitable video games, you have got confidence, and you do not have to doubt your self or really feel that you need to change your recreation. We simply must keep it up, and we’ll win hockey video games.”
Leon Draisaitl additionally scored for Edmonton (23-15-1), whereas Cole Caufield had the lone objective scorer for the Canadiens (17-19-6) who’ve gained simply two of their final 9 video games.
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Montreal was first to seek out the again of the web lower than two minutes into the sport whereas on the facility play. As they’ve accomplished a number of occasions this season, Nick Suzuki noticed Caufield with a cross-seam move, organising a wide-open web and ending a five-game objective drought on the person benefit.
After gaining the lead, Montreal settled right into a extra defensive rhythm, permitting perimeter pictures from Edmonton and seeking to hit again on the counter.
“I feel we performed a really sensible recreation, they seem to be a robust crew to deal with with their velocity and their offensive recreation and I feel we did that fairly effectively,” stated Canadiens head coach Martin St Louis.
The second interval started in comparable vogue, however Edmonton would discover extra probabilities off the frenzy. Bouchard has the Oilers’ first vital likelihood of the sport, sending some extent shot off the put up three minutes into the second interval.
After that likelihood, Montreal as soon as once more shut the door, turning away wave after wave of Edmonton assaults and minimizing any scoring alternatives. After two intervals, neither crew had seen any sustained stress develop because the Canadiens held on to their 1-0 lead.
The third interval can be the alternative because the Oilers got here out firing instantly. It might solely take the 38 seconds to seek out an equalizer as Draisaitl smacked a rebound previous Samuel Montembeault.
“Some nights, the puck simply does not go in, their goalie performed nice and made plenty of saves on a few of our high guys, however we caught with it, and we knew that we might discover one or two,” stated Draisaitl.
“It’s totally mature hockey. A lot of groups are enjoying us exhausting each evening and plenty of credit score to the group for battling by way of it and finally getting wins.”
Connor McDavid celebrated his twenty seventh birthday by helping on the game-winning objective in time beyond regulation, extending his level streak to 10 video games and serving to the <a href=”https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers?ref_src=twsrcpercent5Etfw”>@EdmontonOilers</a> set up a franchise report with 10 straight wins.<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLStats?src=hash&ref_src=twsrcpercent5Etfw”>#NHLStats</a>: <a href=”https://t.co/gCU8UtYGp5″>https://t.co/gCU8UtYGp5</a> <a href=”https://t.co/XfyMBngW6j”>pic.twitter.com/XfyMBngW6j</a>
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Montreal would have a number of possibilities of their very own however did not beat Stuart Skinner who made a number of essential saves.
Smelling blood within the water, Edmonton stored pushing the tempo as Warren Foegele would hit the put up throughout a two-on-one rush and Brown would power a breakaway cease from Montembeault to maintain the sport tied.
“I am feeling good proper now and each observe has been going effectively. The morning skate right now was a very good one and that helps you get to the sport figuring out you are prepared,” stated Montembeault who was the primary star of the sport with 41 saves.
“After that, I simply have to remain targeted, and the remainder of the work comes by itself.”
With nothing separating the 2 groups, an additional body can be wanted, setting the stage for Bouchard’s heroics.
The Canadiens host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, whereas the Oilers return house to host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
