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McDavid buried a two-on-one chance to give
Edmonton its third win in a row. It was the eighth goal in 10
games for the Oilers' 21-year-old superstar, who has been held
without a point only once this season.
Zack Kassian scored in regulation for Edmonton.
Brent Seabrook scored for Chicago, which earned a point in the
standings but dropped to 3-3 in overtime contests. The game
marked the Blackhawks' first trip to overtime since a
record-setting start to the season that included five straight
extra sessions.
Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot stopped 31 shots to improve to
5-3-1 on the season.
On the opposite end of the rink, Blackhawks goaltender Cam Ward
fell to 3-1-3 despite turning aside 24 shots.
The Blackhawks capitalized on a five-on-three power play to open
the scoring with 8:58 to go in the first period. Patrick Kane
slid a pass toward the slot for Seabrook, who unleashed a
one-timer for his second goal of the season.
The Oilers evened the score at 1 with 1:34 remaining in the
first period. Kassian parked near the right side of the crease
and punched in a loose puck to break a season-long scoring
drought.
Blackhawks forward Nick Schmaltz had a terrific scoring
opportunity on a breakaway early in the second period, but
Talbot denied him with a kick save. Talbot shined again several
minutes later as he stopped Brandon Saad on a rush to the net.
McDavid capitalized on his overtime opportunity shortly after
Saad had an opportunity to give the Blackhawks the win. The puck
quickly circled toward the Oilers' offensive zone, with McDavid
coming up the left side of the ice for his decisive score.
Kane increased his point streak to six games. He has six goals
and four assists during that span.
The Blackhawks converted one of five power-play chances. The
Oilers did not score on two man-advantage opportunities.
Edmonton improved to 4-2-0 on the road this season. Chicago fell
to 3-2-2 on home ice.
--Field Level Media
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