NHL Roundup: Oilers Turn Back Flames, End Skid at 7 Games

NHL Roundup: Oilers Turn Back Flames, End Skid at 7 Games
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) scores a third period goal against Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Jan. 22, 2022. Perry Nelson/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal as part of his four-point game and led the host Edmonton Oilers to a 5–3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night, snapping their seven-game skid.

Evan Bouchard scored twice, Brendan Perlini also scored and Connor McDavid collected two assists for the Oilers. Goaltender Mikko Koskinen made 44 saves, including all 17 he faced in the third period, during which he made several clutch saves while the game was tied.