Bouchards Second Goal Wins It For Edmonton

Oilers and Stars Go to Overtime in Hard-Fought Battle

Bouchard's Second Goal Wins it for Edmonton

Evan Bouchard's second goal of the evening lifted the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars on May 23, 2024.

Back-and-Forth Affair

In a closely contested matchup that featured several lead changes, the Stars appeared poised to win the game in regulation following Jamie Benn's goal with just over two minutes remaining. However, with the Oilers' net empty, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tied the game with a remarkable shot from the blue line with only 1.2 seconds left on the clock.

Bouchard's Heroics

In the extra period, Bouchard took a pass from McDavid and fired a wrist shot past Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger to seal the win for the Oilers. The goal marked Bouchard's second of the game and his fifth of the playoffs, highlighting his emergence as a key contributor for Edmonton.

Conclusion

The hard-fought victory gives the Oilers a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. After a thrilling start to the series, the teams will return to Edmonton for Game 3 on May 25th. The Stars, seeking to avoid falling further behind, will need to regroup and find a way to slow down the high-powered Oilers offense led by McDavid.