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Oilers Dominate Sabres with Spectacular Comeback and Explosive Offense

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The Edmonton Oilers showcased their resilience and firepower in a thrilling match against the Buffalo Sabres. Trailing by two goals, the Oilers launched a remarkable comeback in the third period, outshooting the Sabres and scoring five unanswered goals. Mattias Ekholm's stellar performance, along with Connor McDavid's four assists, fueled the Oilers' impressive 8-3 victory. Zach Hyman's two crucial goals in the third period sealed the Sabres' fate as the Oilers dominated the ice.

As the Oilers celebrate their resounding win, questions arise about their future prospects. With a looming cap crunch, the team faces challenges in maintaining their roster. The dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continues to dazzle fans, creating magic on the ice with their incredible chemistry. However, adjustments loom ahead for the Oilers as they strategize for the upcoming games.

Looking ahead, the Oilers must address key lineup questions to optimize their performance for the playoffs. Maximizing the impact of players like Draisaitl and determining the best fit for Evander Kane are crucial decisions for the team's success. With the playoffs on the horizon, the Oilers are gearing up for intense competition, aiming for a strong postseason run.

In the aftermath of their impressive victory, the Oilers' triumph over the Sabres highlights their potential for a successful season. With standout performances from key players and a focus on strategic lineup adjustments, the Oilers are poised for an exciting journey toward playoff success.

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Player grades: Oilers overcome 2-goal deficit, storm back to swamp ... (Edmonton Journal)

Then came a third period where the Oilers took complete command, outshooting the Sabres 15-5 and pounding 5 unanswered goals past an overwhelmed Ukko-Pekka ...

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Oilers pummel Sabres 8-3 behind five-goal third period (CTV News)

Mattias Ekholm had two goals and one assist, Connor McDavid dished out four helpers and the Oilers battled back from an early deficit to pummel the Buffalo ...

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Hyman scores 2 more to reach 48, Oilers defeat Sabres (NHL.com)

McDavid has 4 assists for Edmonton; Peterka gets 2 goals for Buffalo.

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Oilers rout Sabres 8-3 (Spectrum News)

EDMONTON, Alberta — Zach Hyman scored his 47th and 48th goals, the second in Edmonton's five-goal third period, and the Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit ...

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The Day After 67.0: Oilers get revenge against Sabres with ... (Oilers Nation)

John-Jason Peterka and Victor Olofsson scored to give Buffalo a 2-0 lead but Leon Draisaitl put the Oilers on the board before the end of the first frame. The ...

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Lowetide: The Oilers face a looming cap crunch. How bad will it be ... (The Athletic)

The Oilers won't be able to keep the roster together next season. An early look at the 2024-25 cap situation.

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Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl Create Magic (The Hockey News)

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl connected for a highlight reel goal - even though neither of them scored.

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Oilers Need Obvious Change Next Game (The Hockey News)

One defender needs to come out for one of the next Edmonton Oilers games - and it's clear who that defenseman needs to be.

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Five key lineup questions the Oilers must address before the playoffs (The Athletic)

How to maximize Leon Draisaitl? Where does Evander Kane best fit? Should Philip Broberg play?

Oilers' Connor Brown: Two more points in win (CBSSports.com)

Both of Brown's points came late in the third period Thursday, setting up a Ryan McLeod tally before extending Edmonton's lead to 8-3 with just nine seconds ...

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Struggling Oilers' Forward Needs to be Scratched (The Hockey News)

They flopped out of the gate, resulting in Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson being relieved of their duties - with Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey replacing them.

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McDavid's quest for historic feat continues in latest Oilers win (Daily Hive)

The brilliance of Connor McDavid was on display once again in last night's 8-3 win for the Edmonton Oilers over the Buffalo Sabres.

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Zach Hyman scores 47th and 48th goals to help Oilers rout Sabres ... (AOL)

Zach Hyman scored his 47th and 48th goals, the second in Edmonton's five-goal third period, and the Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit to rout the Buffalo ...

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Everybody gets a goal in Oilers 8-3 comeback win over the Buffalo ... (Oilers Nation)

When the Oilers stomp a team like they did last night to the Sabres, there are plenty of storylines to talk about, but I want to start with the way Edmonton was ...

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Exploring Oilers' potential cap casualties this offseason (Daily Hive)

The Edmonton Oilers are a team straddling the league maximum salary cap, and may have to make some tough decisions this summer as a result.

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Oilers' Holloway producing great numbers in the AHL (Daily Hive)

Dylan Holloway has yet to produce at the NHL level for the Edmonton Oilers, but if his recent AHL stint is any indication, he isn't far away.

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Edmonton Oilers' Hyman eying 50th goal against former Maple ... (Edmonton Journal)

Hyman is on pace for 60 goals this season, never mind the big 5-0. But the next stop is 50 goals, that could very well be back in Toronto.

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Hyman reaching 50 goal-mark for Oilers at Maple Leafs 'would be ... (NHL.com)

The Edmonton Oilers forward scored twice in an 8-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Place on Thursday, giving him an NHL career-high 48 goals this ...

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Hyman 'not focused' on hitting 50-goal mark in Toronto (TSN)

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman is closing in on the 50-goal mark, but he isn't prioritizing trying to do it against his former team.

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Oilers' Zach Hyman continues to prove he has been worthy every ... (Oilers Nation)

It's fair to say that things have gone well for Zach Hyman since he signed with the Edmonton Oilers in the summer of 2021. This has especially been the case ...

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Matthews, Maple Leafs set to host McDavid's Oilers (640 Toronto News)

TORONTO – Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have grown closer off the ice. The star centres sometimes skate together in the summer and now share the same ...

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PREVIEW: Oilers at Maple Leafs (NHL.com)

Edmonton seeks its third straight victory while Hyman looks to reach 50 goals for the first time in his career against Matthews & the Maple Leafs on ...

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McDavid, Matthews chase separate milestones Saturday as Leafs ... (630ched.com)

Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid will once again be in the spotlight Saturday when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Edmonton Oilers.

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McDavid et les Oilers écrasent les Sabres (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Connor McDavid a récolté quatre aides et les Oilers d'Edmonton sont venus de l'arrière pour vaincre les Sabres de Buffalo 8-3, jeudi.

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5-goal third period launches Oilers past Sabres (Reuters)

The Edmonton Oilers broke away from a tie game in a big way, scoring five times in the third period to defeat the visiting Buffalo Sabres 8-3 on Thursday.

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