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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evan Bouchard's one-timer from the left side just 47 seconds into overtime propelled the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night, marking their third consecutive victory.
Bouchard now leads all NHL defensemen with 11 goals this season.
Connor McDavid recorded an assist in the second period, stretching his season-starting point streak to 20 games. This ties his career high and makes him the eighth player in NHL history to achieve multiple 20-game streaks. The Oilers captain tops the league with 49 points.
Zach Hyman scored twice for Edmonton (14-3-3), which matched its second-best start in franchise history through 20 games. The Oilers are now 12-0-2 when scoring first this season.
Tristan Jarry made 30 saves to improve his record to 5-1-3.
Tyson Foerster and Travis Sanheim scored for Philadelphia (5-10-6), which has lost four of its last five games. Dan Vladar stopped 21 shots.
Philadelphia defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen returned after missing seven games due to an aggravated upper-body injury sustained against Anaheim on Oct. 24.
Key Analysis
The Oilers' strong start continues to impress, with their 14-3-3 record through 20 games matching the second-best in franchise history. McDavid's consistent scoring has been a key driver, and Bouchard's offensive contributions from the blue line have provided an additional boost. Philadelphia, meanwhile, continues to struggle, having lost four of five, though Ristolainen's return should help stabilize the defense.
Up next: Flyers at Columbus on Saturday night; Oilers at Toronto on Saturday night.
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Originally reported by thetelegraph.