Evan Bouchard's Game-Winning Goal Lifts Oilers to Game 7 Victory

Bouchard's Overtime Heroics Tie Series with Canucks

Edmonton, Alberta - Evan Bouchard's game-winning goal in overtime propelled the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, evening the series at 3-3.

Bouchard scored just 381 seconds into the extra frame, sending the Rogers Place crowd into a frenzy. The Oilers had trailed 3-2 in the third period, but Bouchard's goal and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins's empty-netter sealed the win.

Bouchard, who also had an assist, has been a revelation for the Oilers this postseason. The 23-year-old defenseman has recorded 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 7 games, including 3 goals in the last 2 games.

The Oilers now have a chance to clinch the series at home on Thursday night in Game 7. The Canucks, meanwhile, must win to keep their season alive.