Bouchard's OT Winner Lifts Oilers to Game 4 Victory
Oilers Tie Series with Bouchard's OT Winner
Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal with 381 seconds remaining, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in Game 4 of their Western Conference Second Round series on Saturday night.
Nugent-Hopkins Leads Oilers' Scoring
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also had a strong night for the Oilers, scoring one goal and adding two assists. Connor McDavid had two assists, and Darnell Nurse added a goal.
Canucks' Struggles Continue
The Canucks, who were the Presidents Trophy winners during the regular season, have now lost three straight games in the series. Elias Pettersson scored the only goal for the Canucks, and Thatcher Demko made 33 saves.
Game 5 Set for Monday
Game 5 of the series will be played in Edmonton on Monday night. The winner of that game will face the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.
Conclusion
Evan Bouchard's overtime winner was a huge moment for the Oilers, who now have a chance to close out the series on home ice. The Canucks, meanwhile, will need to find a way to bounce back and win Game 5 if they want to keep their season alive.
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