The Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place on Wednesday, November 11, after Evan Bouchard scored 47 seconds into the extra period.
Bouchard finished the winning play from a feed by Leon Draisaitl, ending a game that saw Edmonton surrender a two-goal lead before recovering in overtime.
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Oilers take early control
The Oilers opened the scoring at 4:13 of the second period when Zach Hyman converted a chance set up by Mattias Ekholm and Colton Dach.
Hyman struck again on the power play at 14:03, with Connor McDavid and Bouchard collecting the assists.
The goal gave Edmonton a 2-0 advantage and marked Hyman’s third goal of the season.
Edmonton’s power play finished one-for-four, while Philadelphia scored once on four opportunities.
Flyers erase two-goal deficit
Philadelphia answered late in the second period when Tyson Foerster scored on the power play at 16:49, cutting the deficit to one.
Owen Tippett and Christian Dvorak assisted on the goal.
The Flyers completed the comeback at 11:42 of the third period.
Travis Sanheim put a wrist shot past Tristan Jarry from close range, with Rasmus Ristolainen and Matvei Michkov earning assists.
Edmonton challenged the goal for interference on the Oilers’ goaltender, but the call was upheld.
The unsuccessful challenge resulted in a delay-of-game penalty against Edmonton.
Jarry stands tall for Edmonton
Tristan Jarry stopped 30 of 32 shots for Edmonton, including several key chances during Philadelphia’s push after the Flyers had pulled level.
Dan Vladar made 21 saves for Philadelphia, while the Flyers finished with a 32-24 advantage in shots on goal.
The game was also notable for Philadelphia’s pressure in the third period, when the Flyers repeatedly tested Edmonton’s defensive coverage and forced the Oilers to protect the tie rather than chase a regulation win.
Bouchard finishes the comeback win
Edmonton generated the first shot of overtime when McDavid tested Vladar, but the Flyers briefly gained possession after the save.
Dvorak then turned the puck over in the offensive zone, allowing the Oilers to attack again.
Draisaitl carried the play into the offensive zone before Bouchard finished the sequence at 47 seconds.
The goal gave Edmonton its third consecutive victory and improved the club’s record to 14-3-3, according to the game record.
Hyman led the Oilers with two goals, while Bouchard recorded a goal and an assist.
McDavid added an assist on Hyman’s power-play goal, and Draisaitl finished with the primary assist on the overtime winner.
What comes next
The teams are scheduled to meet again on Sunday, November 15, when Edmonton visits Philadelphia for the second half of their season series.
Before that rematch, Philadelphia is scheduled to visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, November 14, while Edmonton begins a six-game road trip with a visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs that same night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between the Oilers and Flyers?
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Who scored the overtime winner for Edmonton?
Evan Bouchard scored 47 seconds into overtime, with Leon Draisaitl assisting.
How many goals did Zach Hyman score?
Zach Hyman scored twice for Edmonton, including a power-play goal in the second period.
How did Tristan Jarry perform for the Oilers?
Jarry stopped 30 of 32 shots in the Edmonton victory.
When will the Oilers and Flyers play again?
The teams are scheduled to meet again in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Fact-Checked: The score, scoring sequence, player statistics and schedule details were checked against NHL game records and official team information.
Disclaimer: This article reports the game result and does not provide betting advice or predictions.