Canadiens Collapse Late as Oilers Steal a 6–5 Thriller in Edmonton
It was a rollercoaster night in Edmonton, where the Montreal Canadiens suffered a tough 6–5 loss to the Oilers — a game that truly slipped through their fingers in the dying moments. Despite a strong offensive performance and flashes of brilliance from stars like Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook, indiscipline and costly penalties proved to be Montreal’s undoing.
The night started with plenty of energy from both sides. Montreal struck first when Newhook pounced on a rebound midway through the opening period, giving the Canadiens an early lead. But Edmonton answered back before the break, as David Tomasek found the back of the net with a lucky deflection — his very first NHL goal.
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The second period turned into a storm of momentum swings. Adam Henrique and Andrew Mangiapane scored within minutes to give the Oilers a 3–1 advantage, momentarily silencing the visiting fans. Yet, Montreal refused to back down. Josh Anderson reignited the offense with a determined goal, and then Cole Caufield took center stage. With two goals in just 49 seconds, including a slick deke that left Edmonton’s goalie Calvin Pickard completely frozen, Caufield flipped the scoreline to 4–3 in favor of the Canadiens heading into the final frame.
When Newhook scored again early in the third, it looked like Montreal was in control. Up 5–3, the Canadiens seemed poised to secure another road win. But that’s when the game started to unravel. A series of unnecessary penalties gave Edmonton multiple power-play chances, and that’s all Connor McDavid and company needed. McDavid orchestrated two quick goals — one from Leon Draisaitl and another from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — tying the game in just over a minute. The Canadiens’ discipline completely fell apart at the worst time, and it cost them dearly.
With less than 90 seconds left in regulation, Vasily Podkolzin delivered the final blow, slipping the puck past Samuel Montembeault to complete the Oilers’ comeback. It was a heartbreaking finish for a Canadiens team that had led most of the night.
Despite the loss, there were positives. Montembeault faced 23 shots and made several big saves, even though deflections and bad luck worked against him. Caufield’s two-goal performance once again reminded fans why he’s considered one of Montreal’s most clutch scorers — that quick release and killer instinct showing up exactly when needed.
Still, the result left a bitter taste. Head coach Martin St-Louis and his squad will have to regroup quickly as they head to Vancouver next, hoping to rediscover their composure and turn promising moments into lasting victories. For now, though, Edmonton’s late surge stands as a reminder — in the NHL, no lead is ever truly safe.
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