Robert Thomas scores with 9 seconds left in OT as the Blues beat the Oilers 3-2

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Robert Thomas scored the game-winning goal with 9 seconds left in overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The Blues trailed 2-0 midway through the third period but scored two late goals to tie it and force overtime.

Why it matters

This comeback win keeps the Blues in the hunt for a wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference, while the Oilers missed an opportunity to gain ground in the Pacific Division standings.

The details

Kasperi Kapanen and Connor McDavid scored to give the Oilers a 2-0 lead, but the Blues rallied with goals from Pius Suter and Cam Fowler to tie it late in regulation. In overtime, Thomas scored the winner on a wrist shot with just 9 seconds remaining. Joel Hofer made 36 saves for the Blues, who have won 6 of their last 7 games.

• Kapanen gave Edmonton the lead with 4:19 to play in the second period.
• McDavid scored his 37th goal of the season to make it 2-0 at the 9:56 mark of the third period.
• Suter scored with 7:38 remaining in regulation to make it 2-1.
• Fowler tied the game at 2-2 with 3:46 left in the third period.
• Thomas scored the game-winning goal with 9 seconds left in overtime.

What’s next

The Oilers will return home to play the Nashville Predators on Sunday, while the Blues will open a three-game road trip at the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.