PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Oilers Rally Over Mavericks on Alzheimer’s Awareness Night

TULSA, Okla. — The Oilers defeated Kansas City 3-2 in a back-and-forth game on Alzheimer’s Awareness Night at the BOK Center on Saturday.

Tulsa Oilers forward Adam Pleskach (18)
Kansas City Mavericks defenseman Willie Corrin (5)

Tulsa Oilers forward Charlie Sampair (8)

The opening period saw zero goals, with Roman Durny stopping all nine shots he faced.

Tulsa Oilers center Conlan Keenan (20)

Kansas City Mavericks forward Lane Scheidl (9)

Giorgio Estephan potted his ninth of the season 7:31 into the middle period, jumping on a turnover beneath the dots, setting the score 1-0 in Kansas City’s favor. Charlie Sampair tied the game 1-1 with a low snapper, beating Matt Greenfield through the five hole with 5:05 left in the second period.

Tulsa Oilers Alex Brooks (16)

Tulsa Oilers defenseman Mike McKee (24)

Kansas City Mavericks defenseman Corbin Baldwin (32)

Marcus Crawford pulled the Mavericks ahead 2-1, rifling a quick release on the short side just 1:10 into the final period. Matt Lane answered on the power play at the 4:43 mark of the frame, jamming home a rebound off Adam Pleskach’s initial chance. Conlan Keenan scored the game-winning goal 2:20 later, sniping Greenfield on a quasi breakaway for his fourth goal of the month.

Kansas City Mavericks defenseman Corbin Baldwin (32)

Tulsa Oilers forward Robby Jackson (91)

Tulsa Oilers goalie Roman Durny (1)

The Oilers return home on May 24 at 7:05 p.m., completing a postponed game from Feb. 17, which was delayed due to inclement weather. Season ticket holders will use “Game #12” from their ticket booklet for entry. All tickets purchased for the game on Feb. 17 will be honored.

Tulsa Oilers goalie Roman Durny (1)

With Tulsa Oilers release

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