Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1
- The Edmonton Oilers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series on May 6, 2025, in Las Vegas.
- The Oilers set a new NHL record this postseason by winning their fifth straight playoff game in which they overcame a two-goal deficit.
- Zach Hyman netted the go-ahead goal with just over three minutes left, and Connor Brown added an insurance goal shortly after, while Mark Stone was responsible for both of Vegas’s goals despite the team’s limited shot total following the second period.
- Vegas experienced its first postseason defeat in a regulation game after holding a lead of at least two goals, a situation in which they previously held a 47-4 record, and continues to be without Pavel Dorofeyev due to an unspecified injury.
- The Oilers' continued success highlights their experienced roster, with coach Kris Knoblauch noting their maturity, and both teams preparing for Game 2 scheduled Thursday night in Las Vegas.
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Edmonton started the second round of the NHL playoffs successfully, defeating Vegas 2-4 on the road, despite trailing 2-0 midway through the opening period. However, Vegas only managed 7 more shots on goal in the remainder of the game, and Edmonton managed to turn things around under Draisaitl.

Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1
Zach Hyman scored from just above the right circle with 3:02 left to put Edmonton ahead for good, and the Oilers rallied yet again this postseason to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of the second-round series.
The Oilers scored three goals in the third period and defeated the Golden Knights 4-2.
Oilers score 4 unanswered to win Game 1 in Vegas
The Edmonton Oilers have won the first game of their series against the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring four unanswered to win 4-2. The Oilers, who came back from 2-0 down, set an NHL record with their fifth consecutive playoff comeback victory. Vegas, which had just seven shots on goal over the final two periods, lost a […]
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