The Edmonton Oilers secured a 6-5 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at Rogers Place, with Vasily Podkolzin scoring a late goal.
Key players who contributed to the win include David Tomasek, Adam Henrique, Andrew Mangiapane, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Draisaitl had a notable performance, registering a power play goal and four shots on goal in over 22 minutes of ice time.
Despite a couple of defensive hiccups, it was Draisaitl who carried the team during the third-period comeback.
The team's effort was supported by Calvin Pickard's 22 saves. The win marked a significant comeback for the Oilers, who rallied from a 5-3 deficit.
Author's summary: Oilers win 6-5 against Canadiens.