The Oilers won Game 2 of the series against the Flames

The Flames hit again early in the game. Defenseman Michael Stone defeated Mike Smith with a powerful slap shot after just three minutes and two seconds of play.

Three minutes later, Calgary doubled its lead thanks to Brett Ritchie.

The Oilers started threatening in the middle of the engagement, but Jacob Markstrom stood in front of them.

Duncan Keith completed Connor McDavid’s play with a sharp left shot from Markstrom to close out the home side’s lead.

Edmonton thought they had equalized the score when Zach Hyman pushed the puck under the Flames goaltender, but the referee, who had lost sight of the puck, called a stop to play before the puck crossed the line, hence the goal. is not allowed.

The Oilers scored twice in the second period after Tyle Toffoli gave the Flames a 3-1 lead.

Connor McDavid came in front of Markstrom and beat him with a few fakes, then Evan Bouchard, in a power play, tied the game.

Shortly before McDavid’s goal, Leon Draisaitl thought he had scored, but the Flames called for a replay and won. The Oilers captain was found to intercept the goaltender.

The Oilers took the lead for the first time since the series began when they were shorthanded. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins delivered an accurate pass to Zach Hyman who broke away and single-handedly went in front of Jacob Markstrom, whom he defeated.

Then it was Leon Draisaitl’s chance to see himself alone in front of the Flames goalkeeper, who he also beat.

twelve – six

The Oilers chose the formula of twelve forwards and six defensemen. In the last three games, they have chosen to play with seven defenders and eleven forwards.

Kris Russell left and Warren Foegele returned to the roster.

Recalled earlier this week from Bakersfield, following the team’s dismissal, youngsters Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway took part in the Oilers ’warm-up before the game.

On the Flames side, defender Christopher Tanev missed the third straight meeting.