Edmonton Oilers rallied from an early deficit for a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames Friday night.The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1.“I just thought we battled harder, that was all,” Oilers captain Connor McDavid said after the game. “Working, being harder in battles, winning some 50/50 pucks — you know we didn’t win many in Game 1.
So, I thought we did a good job of that. Obviously, we defended better I thought; still gave up some chances but Smitty played well.”The Flames once again took an early lead.
With the Oilers scrambling after Zach Hyman broke his stick, Calgary defenceman Michael Stone ripped a point shot past Edmonton goaltender Mike Smith 3:02 into the game.Exactly three minutes later, Flames forward Brett Ritchie was alone in front to tap in a rebound.
Defenceman Duncan Keith put the Oilers on the board, finishing off a pass from Connor McDavid who had spun free from a check behind the net.