October 6, 2024

McDavid, Hyman score in 3rd, Oilers rally to beat Flames 3-2

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Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom makes a save against Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP) © Provided by Associated Press – Sports Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom makes a save against Edmonton Oilers’ Kailer Yamamoto during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman scored twice, Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday night.

THIS CORRECTS TO REMOVE REFERENCE OF THE OILERS' DRAISAITL AS THE GOAL SCORER - Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) watches as Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom is scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP) © Provided by Associated Press – Sports THIS CORRECTS TO REMOVE REFERENCE OF THE OILERS’ DRAISAITL AS THE GOAL SCORER – Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) watches as Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom is scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid tied it at 2 at 9:02 of the third with his NHL-leading ninth goal and set up Hyman’s winner with 7:36 left.

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner makes a save against Calgary Flames' Tyler Toffoli during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP) © Provided by Associated Press – Sports Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner makes a save against Calgary Flames’ Tyler Toffoli during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

Stuart Skinner made 40 saves to help the Oilers improve to 6-3-0 with their third straight victory.

Mikael Backlund and Brett Ritchie scored for Calgary. Jacob Markstrom made 22 saves in his first loss of the season as the Flames dropped to 5-2-0.

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Oilers: Host Nashville on Tuesday night.

Flames: Host Seattle on Tuesday night.

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Edmonton Oilers' Warren Foegele, left, is hit by Calgary Flames' Chris Tanev during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP) © Provided by Associated Press – Sports Edmonton Oilers’ Warren Foegele, left, is hit by Calgary Flames’ Chris Tanev during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

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