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Connor Brown's Last-Second Goal Lifts Oilers Over Blues in Playoff Push

Connor McDavid's return and three assists fuel Edmonton's crucial 4-3 victory as they edge closer to a postseason berth.

Overview

  • Connor Brown scored twice, including the game-winning goal with 20.4 seconds left, securing the Oilers' 4-3 victory over the Blues.
  • Connor McDavid returned from a lower-body injury, contributing three assists and reaching a historic milestone of five consecutive 65-assist seasons.
  • The Oilers, missing eight key players due to injuries, showed resilience with contributions from Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson.
  • Edmonton's win moves them closer to clinching a playoff spot, though they narrowly missed securing it due to the Calgary Flames earning a point in overtime.
  • The Blues, coming off a franchise-best 12-game win streak, have now lost two straight as they also fight for a playoff position.