Evan Bouchard scored his second goal 30 seconds into overtime, and seven seconds into a power play, to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday.
Corey Perry had a goal and an assist and Derek Ryan also scored for the Oilers, who are 3-3-0 following a 16-game winning streak that fell one short of tying the league record. They’re 6-1 following regulation this season, 4-1 in overtime.
It was the second overtime winner this season within five weeks for Bouchard, who said he wasn’t sure the puck would go in when he shot after skating down the slot. Edmonton played 4 on 3 following a hooking penalty on Wyatt Johnston.
“I saw their D man (Ryan Suter) put a screen for me,” Bouchard said. “I figured I’d put it on the net.”
The defenseman’s 14 goals and 50 points this season are career highs.
The goal was the Oilers’ first on four power plays, Dallas having killed their opponents’ previous 10 penalties through four games.
“They’re an opportunistic team,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. “If you take penalties, they’re going to make you pay.”
