The St. Louis Blues secured a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night, thanks to Robert Thomas's game-winning wrist shot with just nine seconds remaining in overtime.
Key Takeaways
Robert Thomas scored with nine seconds left in overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. The Blues trailed 2-0 midway through the third period but tied it with goals from Pius Suter and Cam Fowler.
- Robert Thomas scores game-winning goal in overtime
- Pius Suter and Cam Fowler tie the game for the Blues
- Joel Hofer makes 36 saves for St. Louis
- Connor McDavid scores his 37th goal of the season
- Blues pull within five points of a wild-card playoff spot
Trailing 2-0 midway through the third period, the Blues mounted a comeback with goals from Pius Suter and Cam Fowler. Fowler also contributed an assist, while goaltender Joel Hofer made 36 saves to help St. Louis win their sixth game in seven outings. The victory pulled the Blues within five points of a wild-card playoff spot.
Connor McDavid scored his 37th goal of the season for Edmonton, and Kasperi Kapanen gave the Oilers an early lead with a goal in the second period. Despite three power-play opportunities, the Oilers failed to capitalize and went scoreless on the man advantage. The Oilers finished their four-game road trip with a 2-2 record.
Robert Thomas extended his point streak to nine consecutive games, while Leon Draisaitl's eight-game points streak continued with an assist. Evan Bouchard's nine-game point streak came to an end for Edmonton. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins missed the game due to a personal matter, according to the team.
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