McDavid helped set up Draisaitl's game-winning goal in overtime, as the Oilers came away with a 5-4 win -- and a 2-0 series lead. The Oilers found themselves behind early, with Vegas scoring first on a Victor Olofsson power play goal in the opening period.

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The Edmonton Oilers are hard to get a read on, as all of their games in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been a mixed bag. The Oilers have struggled to start games on time this postseason, dropping the first two games in their Round 1 series versus the Los Angeles Kings.