Paul Byron scores twice, Canadiens beat Oilers 4-1

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price makes the save on Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as defenceman Shea Weber defends during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday March 12, 2017. Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Adam Larsson battle for the puck during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, March 12, 2017.

Sunday’s Games

Leon Draisaitl was the lone scorer in a shootout as the Edmonton Oilers ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday afternoon.

Draisaitl, Oilers beat Canadiens 1-0 in shootout

Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers stopped a three-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Cam Talbot had 22 saves as Edmonton salvaged the finale of a three-game trip that included only one regulation goal for the Oilers.

Eberle scores twice, Oilers sweep Flames for first time

Jordan Eberle had two goals and two assists, Laurent Brossoit stopped 38 shots for his first NHL win and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 to sweep the four-game season series for the first time Eberle scores twice, Oilers sweep Flames for first time Jordan Eberle had two goals and two assists, Laurent Brossoit stopped 38 shots for his first NHL win and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 to sweep the four-game season series for the first time Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jLZur2 Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Laurent Brossoit, right, stops Calgary Flames’ Sean Monahan during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta.

Predators beat Oilers 3-2 in a shootout-Image1

Ellis scored in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Predators won their second road game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday. “We knew this was an important trip for us, it’s always tough when you go and you play five games on the road, but for our team to come out and play that way on a back-to-back against a good hockey team, to get two points is a good step for us,” Ellis said.

Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3

On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.

Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3

On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.

Connor McDavid scores in overtime as Edmonton Oilers top Florida Panthers 4-3

On the night when McDavid reached 100 points in the first period, he then gave the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 OT victory when he’d been on the ice for a full minute and was dead-tired but still got free on a breakaway winner. His backhand was caught by Florida goalie James Reimer but video replay showed Reimer’s mitt was just inside the post, with the netminder’s leather up against the webbing.

Canada’s Hayley Wickenheiser honoured as giant of women’s hockey retires

Hayley Wickenheiser, who led Canada to four Winter Olympic gold medals and a silver during her distinguished career, was honoured during a special pre-game ceremony prior to puck drop between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers at Roger Place on Saturday. The 38-year-old from Shaunavon, Sask., who announced her retirement from hockey on Friday, has lived in Calgary since she was 12 but has been a life-long Oilers fan, making the game between the two Alberta-based rivals the ideal place for a tribute in her eyes.

Oilers rally for OT win

Leon Draisaitl scored 1:50 into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Oilers struggled at times throughout the evening and had to come from behind for the victory.