Edmonton Oilers Power Play Writes the Script at Ball Arena Against the Colorado Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers moved to a 32-25 record with 8 overtime losses and 4 points after a 4-3 result over the Colorado Avalanche, who carried a 43-11 record with 9 overtime losses and 3 points at Ball Arena. Edmonton logged 24 shots and a 17 percent shooting rate, while Colorado finished with 29 shots and a 10 percent shooting rate in this Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche recap.

First period

The Oil opened with 2 goals in the first period, matching Colorado’s 2 goals to keep the game level heading into the break. Edmonton’s physical edge showed early with 22 hits compared to the Avalanche’s 11 hits, while both teams split the faceoff totals at 26-26 for a 50 percent share each.

Second period

The Oilers took control of the middle frame with 1 goal in the second period while the Avs were held scoreless in the period. Edmonton’s special teams produced 2 power-play goals on 4 opportunities, and Colorado’s penalty slate included 26 penalty minutes that tilted the possession battle into high-leverage man-advantage time for the visitors. Connor McDavid led the Oilers’ headline contributions among the game’s 3 stars, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl joined him as the other listed stars in the post game analysis.

Third period

The Oil added 1 more goal in the third period, and the Avalanche answered with 1 goal to keep pressure on late. Edmonton’s goaltending line finished with 26 saves on 29 shots, and that stand paired with 22 blocked shots helped the Oil close out the Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche turning point without allowing an equalizer. Colorado generated its push with 1 power-play goal on 3 opportunities, and the Burgundy and Blue finished with 4 takeaways against Edmonton’s 6 takeaways in the Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche full match report.

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