Islanders lose late lead, fall to Oilers in OT, 4-3

Oscar Klefbom tied the game for Edmonton with 2:52 left in regulation before Connor McDavdi's OT winner

2/22/2019, 4:40 AM
Feb 21, 2019; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) makes a save against Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports / Perry Nelson
Feb 21, 2019; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) makes a save against Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports / Perry Nelson

The Islanders led by one after a wild first period but they let their lead slip away late in regulation befor Edmonton star Connor McDavid scored in overtime to hand the Isles a 4-3 loss. The Isles allowed at least four goals in consecutive games for the first time since Nov. 18 and 21. Their Metropolitan Division lead is two points after Washington defeated Toronto Thursday.  >> Box score

First period:

  • 5:12 EDM Leon Draisaitl (Power Play;) Assists: Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
  • 6:30 EDM Sam Gagner; Assists: Tobias Rieder
  • 12:57 NYI Anders Lee; Assists: Johnny Boychuk, Brock Nelson
  • 19:21 NYI Brock Nelson (Power Play;) Assists: Jordan Eberle, Ryan Pulock
  • 19:49 NYI Cal Clutterbuck (Power Play;) Assists: Ryan Pulock, Devon Toews

Second period:

  • N/A

Third period:

  • 17:08 EDM Oscar Klefbom; Assists: Milan Lucic, Colby Cave

Overtime:

  • 1:22 EDM Connor McDavid; Assists: Leon Draisaitl

Highlights

What's next:

The Islanders finish their three-game swing through Western Canada on Saturday against the Canucks at 10 p.m.

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