They might be trailing, but they consistently find a way to win.
The Edmonton Oilers have significantly elevated their performance in the third period during these Stanley Cup Playoffs, setting a new NHL record in the process.
Following their victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 on Tuesday, where they erased a two-goal deficit by scoring four unanswered goals, the Oilers became the first team in NHL history to record five consecutive comeback wins in a single playoff run.
This remarkable achievement is largely due to their effectiveness in the final 20 minutes of the game and overtime. According to statistics, the Oilers have dominated their opponents 18-6 in scoring during the third period and overtime throughout these playoffs. Notably, three of their four goals in Tuesday`s game were scored in the final period.
The impressive streak began in Game 3 of the first round against the Los Angeles Kings. Trailing by a score of 3-1, the Oilers managed to tie the game with two goals from Evan Bouchard, including the crucial equalizer scored in the final minute of regulation. Leon Draisaitl then sealed the comeback victory by scoring in overtime.
In the subsequent three games of that series, the Kings opened the scoring first, but the resilient Oilers repeatedly rallied to turn the tide and ultimately secured the series win in six games.
During the 2024-25 regular season, the Oilers demonstrated their resilience by mounting 19 come-from-behind victories. Six of these regular season comebacks occurred in the third period, ranking them tied for 11th in the NHL for third-period rallies.
