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Oilers Make a Spectacular Comeback: This Team Knows How to Rally!

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The Edmonton Oilers are on fire! A comeback win over the Avalanche, McDavid breaking records, and more! #Oilers #NHL

The Edmonton Oilers showcased their resilience in a thrilling match against the Colorado Avalanche, scoring four unanswered goals to clinch a 4-3 victory. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, Evan Bouchard emerged as the hero, breaking a tie with a clutch goal just 6:55 left on the clock. Fans watched in awe as the Oilers fought back from a daunting three-goal deficit—this was not just a game; this was a defining moment in the season.

Connor McDavid continued to dazzle, adding to his ever-growing legacy by tallying two goals in a hard-fought 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. This victory highlighted the Oilers’ recent dominance, marking their seventh win in eight games and bringing them ever closer to securing the top spot in the Pacific Division. It's the type of performance that ignites excitement among fans, with McDavid passing the legendary Kurri for second place on the Oilers’ all-time points list.

Despite facing all odds—namely, being down 3-0 against the Avalanche—this Oilers team displayed a never-give-up attitude that embodies the spirit of hockey. Coach Jay Woodcroft emphasized the importance of resilience, declaring, "They just don't get discouraged." This statement rings true as the Oilers seem to have a knack for turning the tide when it matters most—not just winning games, but also delighting fans with their nail-biting comebacks.

Looking ahead, all eyes will be on Jonathan Drouin of the Avalanche, who is on the brink of a career milestone. The competition is sure to heat up in the next matchup as both teams look to solidify their positions in the fiercely competitive Western Conference. With each player contributing to what has been a memorable season, it's undeniable: the Edmonton Oilers are a force to be reckoned with on the ice and they’re not holding back!

Interesting fact: Evan Bouchard’s decisive late-game goal added to the long-standing tradition of thrilling comebacks in the NHL, illustrating just how unpredictable hockey can be. Also, Connor McDavid's emerging status as one of the league's all-time greats puts him in a unique category that fans love to watch—he’s not just a player, he’s a phenomenon!

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Oilers score 4 unanswered, rally to defeat Avalanche for 4th straight ... (NHL.com)

Bouchard breaks tie in 3rd with 6:55 remaining for Edmonton; Colorado has lost 3 of past 5.

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Resilient Oilers fight back to edge Avalanche: 'They just don't get ... (Sportsnet.ca)

It was the definitive game of the year for the Oilers this season. The Oilers dug deep for a thoroughly entertaining win over the Avalanche on Thursday.

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Bouchard scores late goal to lift the surging Oilers to 4-3 win over ... (Globalnews.ca)

Evan Bouchard scored with 6:55 left and the surging Edmonton Oilers overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Thursday night.

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McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Wild 5-3 for 7th win in 8 games (Globalnews.ca)

With four key players out in leading-scorer Kirill Kaprizov and defencemen Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin and Brock Faber, Minnesota has a hard time keeping ...

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McDavid passes Kurri for 2nd on Oilers' points list in win against Wild (NHL.com)

By Jessi Pierce · ST. · McDavid's second goal of the game at 12:49 of the third period gave him 1,044 points in 686 career games with Edmonton, passing Hockey ...

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Oilers Takeaways: Complete effort leads to latest win amid dominant ... (Sportsnet.ca)

With their win on Wednesday, the Oilers moved to 18-4-1 in their past 23 games. They're within two points of Pacific Division-leading Vegas and four points ...

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Shocking comeback has Edmonton Oilers looking like something ... (Edmonton Journal)

Road-weary Oilers battle back against all odds from a 3-0 deficit to win in Denver.

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Oilers 5-3 Wild (Jan 15, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild NHL game from January 15, 2025 on ESPN.

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Key Player to Watch in Avs vs Oilers: Jonathan Drouin (Colorado Hockey Now)

Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin is on the verge of a career milestone and ready for a tight matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Edmonton Oilers grind out 5-3 win in Minnesota behind timely ... (Edmonton Journal)

Edmonton Oilers grind out 5-3 win in Minnesota behind timely goaltending of Calvin Pickard: Cult of Hockey Player Grades · The Wild shot out to a deserved 2-0 ...

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