Oilers on brink of elimination after third straight loss to Avalanche

Colorado is one win away from the Stanley Cup Final, while the Oilers are on the brink of elimination, following a 4-2 Game 3 win in Edmonton by the Avalanche.

The turning point came after an Oilers power play with under eight minutes left in the third period. With the penalty to Avalanche winger J.T. Compher expiring and score tied 2-2, Evan Bouchard hit the post. The play quickly went back the other way, with Compher outmuscling Bouchard before sneaking the puck through Mike Smith’s legs.

Instead of 3-2 for the Oilers, it was 3-2 Colorado.

More to come…