Oilers fall to Avs in shootout, slip 2 points back of Knights

Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout to lift Colorado over Edmonton.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:50am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and ice broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a bold color palette, capturing the raw energy and competition of the sport.The Avalanche's shootout victory over the Oilers adds another chapter to the intense race for the Pacific Division crown.Anaheim Today

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in a shootout on Monday night. Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in the shootout, while Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves through regulation and overtime plus one more in the shootout for the Avalanche. The loss drops the Oilers two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific Division.

Why it matters

This was a crucial game in the race for the Pacific Division title, as the Oilers are now two points behind the Golden Knights with just a few games remaining in the regular season. The Avalanche, who have already clinched the Central Division, showed their playoff readiness by grinding out a tough road win.

The details

Sam Malinksi scored in regulation for the Avalanche, while Connor McDavid tallied the lone goal for the Oilers. The game went to a shootout after the teams were tied 1-1 through regulation and overtime. MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in the shootout to give Colorado the win. The Oilers had a chance to take the lead in the third period when they had a 5-on-3 power play, but they were unable to capitalize.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Nathan MacKinnon

A star forward for the Colorado Avalanche who scored the decisive goal in the shootout to give his team the win.

Scott Wedgewood

The Avalanche goaltender who made 30 saves through regulation and overtime and one more in the shootout to preserve the victory.

Connor McDavid

The star center for the Edmonton Oilers who scored the team's lone goal in regulation to tie the game.

Jared Bednar

The head coach of the Colorado Avalanche who did not travel with the team due to facial injuries sustained from being struck by a puck on the bench.

Josh Manson

The Avalanche defenseman who missed the game due to an upper-body injury sustained in the team's previous game.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out these tight games. This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Connor McDavid, Captain, Edmonton Oilers

“Wedgewood was outstanding for us tonight. He gave us a chance to win, and MacKinnon came through in the shootout. These are the kinds of games that will prepare us for the playoffs.”

— Jared Bednar, Head Coach, Colorado Avalanche

What’s next

The Oilers will look to bounce back in their next game against the Anaheim Ducks, while the Avalanche will continue their road trip with a game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This loss is a tough blow for the Oilers in their quest for the Pacific Division title, as they now sit two points behind the Golden Knights with just a few games remaining. However, the Avalanche showed their resilience and playoff readiness by grinding out a tough road win in a close game.