Oilers Stage Epic Comeback: Draisaitl's OT Winner Ties Series

The Edmonton Oilers complete an incredible comeback, overcoming a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime. Leon Draisaitl's record-tying fourth OT goal of the playoffs seals the win, tying the Stanley Cup series 2-2.

The Edmonton Oilers staged a thrilling comeback, overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the first period to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime and tie the Stanley Cup series at 2-2. Matthew Tkachuk's swift goal mere seconds after the face-off gave the Panthers an early lead, but the Oilers refused to back down. They battled back with four unanswered goals before Sam Reinhart's late equalizer forced overtime.

Podkolzin scored & helped set up the winner, Pickard made 22 saves & Draisaitl potted his @NHL record-setting fourth OT GWG of the playoffs! We have your winning numbers from last night's #Oilers victory in Game 4.@CenturyCasEDM | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/NLonwW7WXe

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 13, 2025

In overtime, Leon Draisaitl sealed the win with his fourth overtime goal of the playoffs, a record-breaking feat. Draisaitl's heroics weren't limited to just the winning goal; he also contributed two assists in the game. The Oilers' resilience was on full display as they bounced back from a dominant 6-1 loss in Game 3 to even the series.

Key Moments:

Early Deficit: Panthers took an early 3-0 lead, with goals from Matthew Tkachuk and Anton Lundell.

Oilers' Rally: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored on a power play, Darnell Nurse beat Sergei Bobrovsky, and Vasily Podkolzin tied the game at 3-3.

Game-Winning Goal: Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime, setting an NHL playoff record with his fourth overtime goal.

The series now shifts to Edmonton for Game 5, with the Oilers looking to take the lead. The momentum appears to have shifted in their favor after this stunning comeback win.

The Florida Panthers extended their lead just five minutes later when Matthew Tkachuk scored his second goal of the game, tapping in a rebound from a tight angle after Sam Reinhart's shot was saved by Stuart Skinner. This marked the second consecutive game where the Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the opening period.

The Oilers' struggles continued as they headed into the first intermission with a 3-0 deficit. Carter Verhaeghe's giveaway behind the net led to Anton Lundell capitalizing on the scoring chance, finishing cleanly in front of the goal to put the Panthers up 3-0.

The Florida Panthers held a commanding lead in the series, with teams historically going 37-0 after taking a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the Edmonton Oilers made a goaltender change, bringing in Calvin Pickard to replace Stuart Skinner. The move paid off just 3.5 minutes into the second period when Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored on a power play, assisted by Connor McDavid, to cut the deficit to 3-1.

Calvin Pickard's 22-save relief performance in the #Oilers 5-4 overtime win over Florida last night has earned him the @AtturoTires Player of the Game nod! 🛞#AtturoTires | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/K5LsiM70jj

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 13, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers dominated the second period, outshooting the Florida Panthers 24-10 in a bid to mount a comeback. They made significant progress, scoring two goals in the period. Darnell Nurse scored the first, firing a shot over Sergei Bobrovsky's shoulder to cut the deficit to 3-2 with 7:13 remaining in the period. Just 2.5 minutes later, the Oilers tied the game when Nurse's deflected pass found Vasily Podkolzin, who scored from close range to make it 3-3.

The Edmonton Oilers staged an incredible comeback in the third period, tying the game after trailing 3-0. With 6:24 left in regulation, Kasperi Kapanen set up Jake Walman for the go-ahead goal. Walman one-timed the puck past Sergei Bobrovsky, giving the Oilers their first lead of the night and sending the crowd into a frenzy. This pivotal moment shifted the momentum in favor of the Oilers, who eventually won the game 5-4 in overtime, tying the Stanley Cup series at 2-2.

The Panthers' desperation grew as they trailed 4-3, pulling goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky with 2:30 remaining. The gamble paid off when Sam Reinhart scored with 20 seconds left, converting a tight-angled shot after receiving a pass from Matthew Tkachuk, sending the game into overtime tied at 4-4.

Leon Draisaitl sealed the win for the Edmonton Oilers in overtime, scoring on a backhand shot that squeezed past Sergei Bobrovsky. The play was set up by Vasily Podkolzin, who fed Draisaitl over the blue line. The goal gave the Oilers a thrilling 5-4 victory, forcing overtime for the third time in the series and evening the series at 2-2.

The Oilers' overtime winner could prove pivotal as the series is now tied 2-2. Game 5 is set for Saturday in Edmonton, where the momentum from their historic comeback might just give them the edge they need. Having become the first team in Stanley Cup history to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a game, the Oilers are riding high, but whether it translates into another win remains to be seen.