Edmonton Oilers 5-4 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)
Date: Nov. 11, 2025 | Author: IHM News
Deck: Edmonton erased a two-goal deficit in the third; McDavid scored twice, Walman tied it shorthanded, and Roslovic finished the comeback 56 seconds into overtime.
At Rogers Place, the Oilers turned a frustrating night into a statement win, beating the Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime. Columbus led 3-1 late in the second and 4-2 early in the third, but Connor McDavid delivered a captain’s push with two third-period goals. A clutch shorthanded strike from Jake Walman leveled the game with under a minute to play, and Jack Roslovic buried the winner on the first OT shift. Edmonton improves behind opportunistic finishing and late-game execution, while Columbus leaves with nothing after heavy shot-blocking and a disciplined structure for 50+ minutes.
Game Flow
1st period: Columbus struck first through Ivan Provorov (11:42). Edmonton answered at 17:28 via Jake Walman to make it 1-1.
2nd period: The Jackets took control. Sean Monahan finished at 1:39 and Boone Jenner extended the lead at 18:02 for 3-1.
3rd period: McDavid cut it to 3-2 just 58 seconds in, but Adam Fantilli restored the two-goal cushion at 4:19 (4-2). McDavid answered again at 13:39. With Columbus on the power play, Walman scored shorthanded at 19:02 to force OT.
Overtime: At 0:56, Roslovic finished a quick give-and-go (assist: Walman) to win it 5-4.
Special teams & turning points: Edmonton’s late penalty kill flipped momentum with Walman’s shorthanded equalizer; Columbus’ inability to close shifts after goals proved costly.
Numbers Box
- Shots on goal: EDM 24, CBJ 19
- Blocked shots: EDM 13, CBJ 27
- Goalie saves: EDM 15, CBJ 19
- Saves %: EDM 78.95% (15/19), CBJ 79.17% (19/24)
- Penalties / PIM: EDM 5 / 13, CBJ 4 / 11
- Notable: McDavid 2 G (both in 3rd), Walman GW assist + SHG, Roslovic OT winner
Team Notes
- Edmonton: Leadership line drove the rally; transition entries sharpened late, with better weak-side support off the rush.
- Columbus: Structure held for two periods (27 blocks) but breakouts faltered under pressure; special-teams leak at the worst time (SHGA).
Coach Mark Comment
Edmonton’s pace control in the third was the difference; McDavid created speed off controlled exits and middle-lane support. Columbus sat back in a 1-1-3 look and couldn’t handle Edmonton’s late width on entries.
Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics
How did Edmonton flip the game?
They layered speed through the neutral zone, attacked off the pass, and won late possession chains; two elite finishes from McDavid sealed momentum.
What was the single biggest moment?
Walman’s shorthanded 4-4 with 58 seconds left-both a kill and a dagger that broke Columbus’ bench.
Why did Columbus’ defense crack late?
Exits under pressure deteriorated; fatigue plus Edmonton’s width stressed the weak-side defender and opened the slot.
Who stood out in the details?
Roslovic for the OT timing/read, Walman for situational impact (EV + SH), and McDavid for third-period pace control.