The Oilers came out with a win despite blowing a third-period lead in an overtime thriller against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. And wouldn't you know it, Connor McDavid led the charge. No spoilers, but keep in mind that McDavid came into Tuesday's game just five points away from 1000 for his career.

Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move one point shy of 1,000 for his career as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 4-3.

Like cats playing with food, the Edmonton Oilers made the New York Islanders think they could get away. After building a 3-1 lead halfway through the third period, the Oilers let their opponents back in the game,

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The big five-game road trip begins tonight in Edmonton, where the Oilers are feeling alright again despite a 7-7-1 record, and the Islanders (6-6-3) look to build off a recent uptick in play. All the key injuries remain,

The New York Islanders are facing off against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night in the first of a five-game road trip that sees four Pacific Division teams and a trip to Detroit to close it out. The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 overtime defeat to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night at UBS Arena.