The Edmonton Oilers looked lethargic in the first period but staged a dramatic comeback against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, rallying from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 in overtime. Mattias Ekholm saw the opening in extra time and cashed in to earn the Oilers the second point of two. After going down 2-0 early, the Oilers displayed determination and offensive stick-with-it to claw back and secure the win in dramatic fashion.
This game marks the Oilers’ sixth win in their last seven outings. Here are the key takeaways from what turned out to be a thrilling game: Slow Start, Strong Finish for the Oilers The Oilers struggled early, generating little offense and failing to match the Bruins’ intensity in the first period. It was a perfect road period for the Bruins, who weren’t happy with their start in their previous game versus the Calgary Flames.
The lack of energy and urgency looked like it would be an issue, particularly during a power play that failed to register a shot. However, the Oilers regrouped in the second period, adopting a more direct and simplified game. Ekholm admitted after the game that the Oilers were a little slow in the first, but they told each other in the dressing room that they just needed to get one goal per period.
That’s how it worked out. One in the second, another late in the third, and the game-winner in overtime. plan that paid dividends as the game progressed.
The third period was tough sledding too, but the Oilers found their opp.
