Oilers Edge Golden Knights 4-3 in Overtime Thriller

Evan Bouchard's OT winner extends Edmonton's lead in Pacific Division race

Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:48am

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In a high-intensity matchup with playoff implications, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night. Oilers captain Connor McDavid recorded a goal and two assists, including the 800th assist of his career, the third-fastest player to reach that milestone. Rookie Matt Savoie and Zach Hyman also scored for Edmonton, while goaltender Connor Ingram made 26 saves. Vegas' Mark Stone scored twice, but it wasn't enough as the Golden Knights have now lost five of their last six games.

Why it matters

This was a crucial game in the Pacific Division standings, as the Oilers extended their lead over the Golden Knights to two points for second place. With both teams likely to meet in the playoffs, this physical and high-scoring affair provided a preview of what could be a heated postseason rematch between the Western Conference rivals.

The details

The game was chippy from the start, with a multi-player brawl breaking out at the end of the first period. Edmonton's Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal in overtime, shortly after the Oilers killed off a Vegas penalty. McDavid's 800th career assist came on Savoie's goal, as the Oilers' young star continues to cement his status as one of the league's elite players.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

The players

Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers' captain, who scored a goal and recorded two assists, including his 800th career assist - the third-fastest player to reach that milestone.

Evan Bouchard

The Oilers defenseman who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Mark Stone

The Vegas Golden Knights forward who scored two goals in the losing effort.

Matt Savoie

The 22-year-old Oilers rookie who scored a goal, his fourth point in six games since joining the top line.

Connor Ingram

The Oilers goaltender who made 26 saves to secure the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Oilers will host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, while the Golden Knights will welcome the Washington Capitals to Vegas on the same day.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the intense rivalry between the Oilers and Golden Knights, two of the Western Conference's top teams. With both clubs likely to meet in the playoffs, this overtime thriller provided a preview of what could be a hard-fought and entertaining postseason series.