Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche: did the shootout decide it at Rogers Place?

The Edmonton Oilers entered Rogers Place at 40-30 with 1 point and the Colorado Avalanche arrived at 53-16 with 2 points, and the Avalanche left with a 3-2 shootout decision in a 1-1 game. Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche final score reflected a 1-1 tie through overtime before the shootout ended it, and the Oilers split the night with 31 shots, 29 faceoffs won, and 22 hits in front of 18,347.

First period

The Oilers came out of the opening period scoreless while putting pucks on net as part of a 31-shot night at Rogers Place. The Oil set an early physical tone with 22 hits in the game, while the Avalanche finished with 12. Edmonton’s defensive layer showed up in the team’s 26 blocked shots, and Colorado countered with 15 blocks.

Second period

The Oilers opened the scoring at even strength when Connor McDavid produced Edmonton’s only goal, and McDavid finished with 5 shots and a 20 percent shooting rate. Connor Ingram kept the game level the rest of the way with 30 saves on 31 shots against, and he was credited with an overtime loss after the shootout. The Avs answered with their only goal at even strength, and Colorado’s attack generated 31 shots to match Edmonton.

Third period

The Oilers held the Avalanche off the board in the third period as the 1-1 game stayed intact despite Colorado recording 16 giveaways. Edmonton finished with 12 giveaways while matching Colorado with 3 takeaways, and the Oil also posted a 53 faceoff win percent. The Oilers’ power play went 0-for-3 with 7 shots, and Colorado’s power play went 0-for-4 with 4 shots.

Overtime and shootout

The Oilers did not record an overtime shot, and the Avalanche registered 2 overtime shots as Ingram kept the tie. The Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche turning point arrived in the shootout, where the Avalanche scored 3 times on 3 attempts while the Oilers scored 2 times on 3 attempts. Colorado goaltender Scott Wedgewood earned the win after allowing 1 goal on 31 shots in regulation and overtime, and the Oilers’ Edmonton Oilers full-time result was a shootout loss despite an Edmonton Oilers match rating built on 22 hits and 26 blocks.

The Oilers will be back at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta on 4/16/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT against the Vancouver Canucks, and the broadcast will be available on ESPN+. Keep it locked for the next recap, and run it back by sharing this article with other Oilers fans.