McDavid extends point streak to 20 games as Oilers win in overtime
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McDavid extends point streak to 20 games as Oilers win in overtime

Summary

Connor McDavid recorded a point in each of the Oilers' first 20 games, and Edmonton defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime.

Connor McDavid became the fourth player in NHL history to register a point in the first 20 games of a season, leading the league with 49 points (11 goals, 38 assists). He joined Wayne Gretzky, who achieved the feat three times, including a 51-game opening streak in 1983-84.

Evan Bouchard scored 47 seconds into overtime, converting a pass from Leon Draisaitl that deflected off the right post and into the net to secure the win for Edmonton.

The Oilers, now 14-3-3 on the season, recorded their third consecutive victory and have earned points in 11 of their last 13 games (9-2-2). Zach Hyman contributed two goals, and Tristan Jarry made 30 saves.

Philadelphia, now 5-10-6, have lost four of their past five games (1-2-2). Tyson Foerster and Travis Sanheim each scored, while Dan Vladar stopped 21 shots.

Hyman opened the scoring at 4:13 of the second period and added a power-play goal at 14:03 after a rebound from a McDavid shot. Foerster reduced the deficit to 2-1 on the power play at 16:49, and Sanheim tied the game at 11:41 of the third period.

The Flyers outshot the Oilers 13-6 in the first period and 15-7 in the second. Noel Acciari left the game with an upper-body injury after colliding with a teammate's stick and the boards.

Source

NHL.com

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