Oilers Beat Predators 3-2 In Overtime As McDavid Scores 1,000th Career Point – Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers

The comeback was short, as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators in overtime by a score of 3-2 on Thursday night (Nov. 14). The Oilers improve to 9-7-1 on the season, while the Predators fall to 5-9-3, and are tied for last place in the Central Division. Edmonton picked up its third win, while Nashville lost its second straight.

The Predators opened the scoring 8:21 into the contest with a point by Roman Josi, who was redirected by Michael McCarron, past Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard for the game's first shot.

Edmonton tied it on another Connor McDavid 1,000th NHL point, 2:44 into the middle frame. They finally took the lead a few minutes later with defender Darnell Nurse's first goal of the season.

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Down by one with less than three minutes left, Cole Smith tied the game at two with a quick layup near the Oilers blue line, and finished with the legs of the Edmonton net.

The Oilers won the game in overtime with Nurse's second of the game, a big no-look pass from McDavid for his second point of the night. Both goals were strong in this country. Pickard stopped 21 of 23 shots for a .913 save percentage (SV %), while Scott Wedgewood was impressive, stopping 31 of 34 shots for a .912 SV%, while making impressive saves.

OILERS GOT THE EXTRA POINT. 🚨

Darnell Nurse in net @SUBWAYCanada OT winner for Edmonton. pic.twitter.com/ntWbznMlQr

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 15, 2024

The Oilers begin a three-game, Eastern Canadian road trip Saturday night (Nov. 16) against the Maple Leafs, while the Predators continue their five-game road trip Friday night (Nov. 15) against the Calgary Flames in the second round. part of the back-to-backs.