Skinner Stands Tall as Oilers Steal Victory in Carolina
In a thrilling NHL matchup on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Edmonton Oilers secured a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The story of the game was written in the crease, where Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner delivered a spectacular 33-save performance that ultimately stole two points for the visiting team.
Early Lead Evaporates Under Carolina Pressure
Edmonton appeared to be cruising early in the contest, establishing a 2-0 lead in the first period. Jack Roslovic opened the scoring, followed quickly by captain Connor McDavid adding to the advantage. However, the momentum shifted dramatically as the game progressed.
From midway through the first period until the end of the second, the Oilers found themselves completely overwhelmed by Carolina's relentless attack. The Hurricanes dominated possession and outshot Edmonton 21-6 during this stretch, controlling play at will and preventing the Oilers from generating any offensive pushback.
Skinner Weathers the Storm
Despite the territorial dominance, Skinner stood firm between the pipes. Carolina managed to tie the game with goals from Eric Robinson late in the first period and Nik Ehlers early in the second, but Skinner's heroics prevented further damage.
"We were taking on water there for a little while and he was making saves, giving us a chance," McDavid acknowledged after the game, praising his goaltender's composure under fire.
By the late stages of the third period, the shot clock showed a lopsided 36-19 advantage for Carolina, yet the score remained deadlocked at 2-2 thanks to Skinner's efforts.
McDavid Delivers in Overtime
The extra period lasted mere seconds before the Oilers' superstar captain took over. Just 19 seconds into overtime, McDavid combined with Leon Draisaitl to secure the victory, with Draisaitl potting the game-winning goal.
The finish capped a tremendous three-point night for McDavid, who finished with two goals and one assist in the contest.
Head coach Kris Knoblauch acknowledged the challenging nature of the victory, stating, "It would be nice if we had an easy one every once in a while. They force you into mistakes and we made a few of them, but Stu played a really solid game."
Despite not playing their sharpest hockey recently, the Oilers continue to find ways to collect points, with this dramatic overtime win serving as another example of their resilience when not at their best.
