The Edmonton Oilers (13-11-6) hosted the Buffalo Sabers (12-14-4) on Tuesday (December 9) in their final meeting of the season. The Sabers dominated the Oilers 5-1 in their last meeting on November 17. They also won this match, defeating the Oilers 4-3 in overtime. Here is your game overview.
Summary of the game
The visitors opened the scoring with 59 seconds left in the first period on the power play. Rasmus Dahlin’s wrist shot from the point was deflected forward by Josh Doan, under the glove of goaltender Stuart Skinner, for his ninth goal of the season. The Sabers took that lead into the locker room, with Edmonton holding a slim 8-7 lead. Sabres’ goaltender Colten Ellis was shaken near the end of the first period after being hit by David Tomasek. The netminder left the game and did not return, being replaced by Alex Lyon.
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The Oilers didn’t get on the board until ten seconds into the third period. Connor McDavid drove hard to the net and waited out Lyon, beating the sprawling netminder. Then Edmonton made it a one-goal game 1:56 into the final frame. Leon Draisaitl put the puck on the net and Vasily Podkolzin won a battle up front. Podkolzin found the rebound and got three hits on the loose puck before finally beating Lyon on the rebound.
After a parade to the penalty box, the Oilers tied the game with one second left with the extra attacker. During a scramble up front, the puck landed on McDavid’s tape, and he buried it to send the game to overtime.
But Buffalo didn’t let that comeback bid phase them as they won in overtime just 33 seconds later. Alex Tuch received Ryan McLeod’s pass alone in front and he beat Skinner’s short side to seal the deal.
The Sabers continue their six-game road trip on Thursday (December 11) against the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, the Oilers conclude their five-game homestand against the Detroit Red Wings on the same day. Keep following The hockey writers for all your NHL content throughout the season.
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