CHICAGO — Connor McDavid assisted Zach Hyman in overtime, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday evening.
Hyman redirected a pass from McDavid for the power-play goal just 1:36 into the overtime period. This marked Hyman’s 19th goal of the season while McDavid recorded his 49th assist.
In addition to Hyman, Leon Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner each contributed with a goal and an assist, aiding the Oilers in securing their fifth win out of their last seven games. Viktor Arvidsson also found the net for Edmonton, and Calvin Pickard made a noteworthy 29 saves in goal.
The Oilers came off a recent overtime win against St. Louis the previous night and looked to maintain their momentum.
In the third period, Skinner and Draisaitl helped the Oilers establish a 3-1 lead, but the Blackhawks made a commendable comeback. Ryan Donato scored his 16th goal, equaling his career best, at 12:12 in the period. Donato also assisted on Alec Martinez’s goal that equalized the game with only 3:44 remaining in regulation.
The Blackhawks’ rally was notable, especially after losing Jason Dickinson to a potential left knee injury just 4:33 into the second period.
Lukas Reichel also contributed to Chicago’s score in their third consecutive loss, while Arvid Soderblom registered 34 saves in goal.
**Takeaways:**
For the Oilers, McDavid played a crucial role in sealing the win after the team relinquished a two-goal advantage in the third period. This victory was particularly gratifying as it came on the second consecutive night of travel.
On the other hand, the Blackhawks face a challenging situation; Dickinson is one of their most versatile players, and his prolonged absence could significantly affect the team.
**Key Moment:**
A critical play occurred when Pickard made a stunning left pad save against Pat Maroon with around 13 minutes remaining, which helped preserve Edmonton’s 2-1 lead at that time.
**Key Stat:**
Draisaitl has been on fire lately, boasting 14 goals and 21 assists during an impressive 18-game point streak against the Blackhawks.
**Upcoming Games:**
Both teams will be back in action at home on Friday night; the Oilers will take on the Colorado Avalanche, while the Blackhawks will face off against the Nashville Predators.
