
The Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) battle the San Jose Sharks' Macklin Celebrini (71) during second period NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Thursday Jan. 29, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers delivered a dramatic late rally on Thursday night.
They erased a three-goal deficit to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in overtime.
Zach Hyman sealed the Oilers comeback with the game-winner 1:06 into overtime.
It was a game that swung wildly in momentum.
San Jose dominated early.
Edmonton owned the finish.
Sharks Strike Fast and Hard
The Sharks wasted no time silencing the crowd.
Collin Graf scored just 26 seconds into the opening faceoff.
Adam Gaudette followed moments later.
His goal at the 1:35 mark made it 2-0.
San Jose kept pressing.
Michael Misa added a third goal midway through the first period.
The Oilers looked rattled after allowing goals on the first two shots.
At that point, the Oilers comeback felt unlikely.
Edmonton Oilers Finds Its Footing
After the rocky start, Edmonton settled into its game.
The Oilers began controlling possession.
They tilted the ice with sustained pressure.
Leon Draisaitl sparked the response.
He recorded a goal and two assists in regulation.
Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard also delivered key contributions.
By the end of regulation, Edmonton had outshot San Jose 32-20.
The effort reflected a steady shift in control.
Sharks Miss a Knockout Blow
San Jose nearly stretched the lead further in the second period.
Barclay Goodrow appeared to score on a rebound chance.
However, the goal was overturned for goalie interference.
That call proved pivotal.
Instead of a 4-0 cushion, the Sharks remained within reach.
They also failed to capitalize on two power-play opportunities.
Momentum slowly slipped away.
Oilers Push Back in the Third
The Oilers comeback gained life in the final period.
Edmonton increased its pace and urgency.
San Jose struggled to clear its zone.
Edmonton chipped away at the deficit.
Goals came from multiple lines.
Pressure mounted with every shift.
With under a minute remaining, the breakthrough arrived.
Bouchard Delivers the Equalizer
Evan Bouchard tied the game with 58.1 seconds left in regulation.
He blasted a long shot from inside the blue line.
The puck found its way past Yaroslav Askarov.
It was Bouchard’s 15th goal of the season.
The arena erupted as the Oilers comeback was complete.
Overtime was inevitable.
Hyman Finishes the Job
Overtime lasted barely a minute.
Zach Hyman jumped on an opening.
He buried the winner to complete the stunning rally.
The goal capped a relentless third-period surge.
Edmonton had officially turned disbelief into celebration.
Goaltending and Supporting Numbers
Connor Ingram made 17 saves on 20 shots for Edmonton.
He recovered well after the early onslaught.
Askarov stopped 28 of 32 shots for San Jose.
Despite the loss, the Sharks received a milestone moment.
Macklin Celebrini recorded his 90th career assist.
At 19 years and 230 days, he became the second-youngest to reach it.
Only Sidney Crosby reached the mark faster.
A Statement Win for Edmonton
The Oilers comeback win showcased resilience and depth.
It also exposed San Jose’s inability to close strong starts.
For Edmonton, it was a reminder of their dangerous late-game firepower.
One night.
One rally.
A comeback few will forget.

