Draisaitl’s 5‑Point Masterclass: Oilers Stun Senators with Late Comeback OT Win
Edmonton Oilers stormed back from 4–2 down to beat the Ottawa Senators 5–4 in overtime at Rogers Place, powered by a five‑point night from Leon Draisaitl and a relentless late push on special teams. For Sportsphere24, this was a classic example of a superstar grabbing a game by the scruff of the neck.
Senators jump ahead behind Cozens and Batherson
Ottawa started the better side, silencing the Edmonton crowd with early execution and sharp finishing. Dylan Cozens opened the scoring at 3:34 of the first, settling a loose pass on the rush and ripping a snap shot over Connor Ingram’s glove for a 1–0 lead. Drake Batherson then doubled the advantage on the power play at 6:34, wiring home a one‑timer off a feed from Tim StΓΌtzle after Brady Tkachuk set the table, making it 2–0.
Even after Draisaitl pulled one back unassisted late in the first with a wrist shot to cut it to 2–2, the Senators kept coming. Batherson struck again early in the second, burying his second of the night from StΓΌtzle to restore the lead at 3–2, before Michael Amadio extended it to 4–2 at 5:11 with a finish off a Nick Jensen setup. Through 40 minutes, Ottawa looked in control, riding efficient finishing and steady goaltending from Linus Ullmark.
Draisaitl, McDavid and the Oilers’ power play ignite
The third period belonged to Edmonton’s stars. At 1:52, Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins cut the deficit to 4–3 on the power play, tipping home his 15th after crisp puck movement from Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, who picked up his 69th assist. That goal re‑energized the building and tilted momentum firmly toward the Oilers.
Draisaitl kept driving the comeback with elite playmaking and puck control, eventually finishing the night with two goals and three assists for his fifth career five‑point game. McDavid might not have scored, but his three helpers—including two on the man advantage—helped Edmonton’s top unit go to work in the most important moments. Ottawa, by contrast, struggled to stay out of the box and couldn’t slow the Oilers’ cycle once the big guns got rolling.
Late equaliser and OT dagger
Edmonton’s persistence finally paid off as they pushed for the equaliser in the dying minutes. The Oilers hemmed Ottawa in, generated multiple looks, and eventually broke through to level the game at 4–4, forcing overtime in front of a roaring home crowd. Ullmark continued to battle, but the shot volume and traffic in front of him kept rising as Edmonton chased.
In overtime, the inevitable happened. After Ingram kicked aside a Senators chance, the Oilers transitioned quickly, with Draisaitl leading the rush. A give‑and‑go sequence ended with Draisaitl walking into space and ripping home the game‑winner—his second of the night—securing the 5–4 OT victory and capping his five‑point masterpiece. The play‑by‑play logs and box scores underline how involved he was in virtually every key Edmonton scoring sequence.
Takeaways for both teams
The win moved Edmonton to 30–24–8, boosting their position in a crowded Western playoff picture and showcasing how dangerous they remain when Draisaitl, McDavid, and the power play are all clicking. Connor Ingram’s 28 saves, plus timely contributions from Nugent‑Hopkins and the supporting cast, helped make the comeback possible. For Sportsphere24, this performance fits the narrative of an Oilers team whose ceiling is still defined by two of the league’s most explosive offensive weapons.
Ottawa, now 29–22–9, at least extended their point streak to four games (2‑0‑2) and are 6‑1‑2 in their last nine, but blowing a 4–2 lead on the road will sting. Cozens and Batherson’s two‑goal night, plus another multi‑assist outing from StΓΌtzle, highlighted the offensive upside that has driven their recent surge. Still, improved discipline and late‑game execution will be crucial if the Senators want to convert solid stretches of play into consistent wins in the Eastern playoff race.