Oilers rally for Game 2 win

In Calgary, the Edmonton Oilers rallied from a two-goal deficit in the middle frame to down the Flames, 5-3 ,on Friday night.

The win evened the series at 1-1.

The Flames held a 3-1 lead in the second period before surrendering four straight goals to the Oilers.

“It’s playoff hockey, it’s not going to be perfect every single night,” Calgary forward Tyler Toffoli said. “Things happen within a game. We have to stay composed and not take penalties and honestly, play our type of hockey.”

Edmonton tied it in the middle frame to enter the third period, 3-3.

Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl scored in the third period to get the win for Edmonton.

“I think it’s an emotional roller coaster,” Hyman said. “You’ve got to try to stay off of it as much as you can and stay even-keeled because it’s hockey, and some nights bounces are going to go your way and some nights they’re not. We’ve had kind of a roller coaster season where our backs have been against the wall, and our ability to push back has been second to none on any team I’ve been on.”

Mike Smith made 37 saves in the Oilers win.

Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard  scored in the second period to get the Oilers even with the Flames.

“He’s (McDavid) the best player in the world, and he’s pushing himself,” Hyman said. “When you’re the best, it’s easy to be comfortable because guys are chasing you, but it’s hard to keep pushing and keep challenging yourself, and he’s a guy who wants to win more than anybody.”

Calgary took a 2-0 lead off goals from Michael Stone and Brett Ritchie.

Duncan Keith cut the lead to 2-1 for his first goal of the playoffs for Edmonton.

“We didn’t get the start that we wanted, didn’t make it easy on ourselves,” McDavid said. “But obviously responded well.”

Tyler Toffoli scored for Calgary to get the lead back to two goals before the Oilers rallied.

Jacob Markstrom made 35 saves in the Flames loss.

“We’re kind of leaving our foundation a bit and playing into their hands,” Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin said. “When you’re playing those 4-on-4’s and you’re short a lot it’s tough. We’ve got to clean that up for sure. ‘Marky’ made some huge saves for us and kept us in it.”