There’s an outdated saying in sports activities that “good groups discover other ways to win.”
The Edmonton Oilers — winners of 9 of their first 10 video games — discovered a brand new say Friday night time towards the New York Rangers: the dramatic comeback. Down 4-1 early within the second interval, the Oilers finally wound up prevailing 6-5 in extra time on a aim by Leon Draisaitl.
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“You have a look at the talent that we have now and the pace at which we play, I feel guys knew we had an opportunity to get again in it. I feel Leon might need skated by one in all their guys and mentioned, ‘Maintain on, it’s coming,’ or one thing like that,” mentioned defenceman Tyson Barrie.
“We’ve good vibes,” added winger Zack Kassian. “With this group, I don’t assume we ever really feel like we’re out of a recreation. We really feel like we are able to beat any crew however we are able to come again in any recreation as nicely.”
“Our crew has been in a position to rating at a fairly good clip this 12 months. You acknowledge you continue to received an opportunity,” mentioned head coach Dave Tippett.
It helps to have the game-breaking expertise of Connor McDavid within the lineup. His eye-popping particular person effort evened up the sport with 2:59 on the clock. After Sunday’s apply, his teammates have been nonetheless speaking about it.
“Simply an outlandish aim,” mentioned Barrie.
“I’ve most likely watched it two dozen instances simply on-line since then.
“It’s only a particular participant in an enormous second doing what he does.”
“It’s superb. That’s the nicest aim I’ve ever seen him rating,” Kassian added. “Fairly distinctive the best way he standing nonetheless basically on the blue line after which simply defined.”
The Oilers now hit the highway for 5 video games beginning Tuesday in Detroit. Goalie Mike Smith will make the journey however stays day-to-day with a lower-body harm.
Centre Devin Shore will probably be out 4 to 6 weeks after struggling a lower-body harm Friday.
At apply on Sunday, Kassian took Kailer Yamamoto’s spot on a line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zack Hyman. Yamamoto skated with Derek Ryan and Warren Foegele.
The Oilers and Pink Wings will probably be on 630 CHED Tuesday with the Face-off Present at 4 p.m. The sport will begin at 5:30 p.m.
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