Edmonton Oilers Win Overtime Thriller
Bouchard's Late Goal Seals Victory
Evan Bouchard's second goal of the game lifted the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 overtime win against the Dallas Stars in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Oilers are the lone Canadian team left standing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs but will come up against the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.
Oh, by the way, after Kris Knoblauch took over the Oilers in November, Edmonton had 97 points in 61 games.
Stars' Strong Start
The Stars came out strong in the first period, taking a 2-0 lead on goals by Jake Oettinger and Radek Faksa. However, the Oilers battled back in the second period, tying the game on goals by Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman.
The third period was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams having chances to win the game. However, it was Bouchard who came up with the game-winner in overtime, giving the Oilers the series win.
The Oilers will now face the Avalanche in the Western Conference Final, which begins on Tuesday night in Edmonton.
Conclusion
The Oilers' victory is a testament to their resilience and determination. After falling behind 2-0 in the series, they battled back to win four straight games and advance to the Western Conference Final. The Oilers are now one step closer to their ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup.
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