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Oilers beat Flyers in OT as goaltending shows signs of stability

After consecutive wins where an Oilers goalie was the best player on the ice, it’s starting to look like Edmonton might finally have found some stability in the crease.

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 6:36 AM
Oilers beat Flyers in OT as goaltending shows signs of stability
Key Things to Know
  • The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime behind Tristan Jarry's 30 saves.
  • Evan Bouchard scored the overtime winner, while Zach Hyman provided Edmonton's other two goals.
  • Edmonton improved its record to 14-3-3 through 20 games to lead the NHL standings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime behind 30 saves from goaltender Tristan Jarry and a game-winning goal by Evan Bouchard. Forward Zach Hyman scored twice for Edmonton, helping secure the victory despite Philadelphia dominating territorial play. Head coach Mike Babcock praised the squad for relying on defensive structure to prevail.

Mark Spector highlights that Edmonton's goaltending has demonstrated stability, posting an NHL-best .918 save percentage since October 3 with Jarry and Devon Levi. Edmonton holds a 14-3-3 record through 20 games ahead of a challenging six-game Eastern road trip.

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