Oilers vs. Capitals, 1/17/08

Oilers vs. Capitals, 1/17/08

S1 E13: The Edmonton Oilers opened up a two goal lead in the first period against the Washington Capitals, but the Capitals scored two goals in the first 1:39 of the second period to tie. The Oilers scored a power play goal, but the Capitals again responded with two more goals (for a total of four second period goals) for a 4-3 lead heading into the third period. The Oilers sent the game into overtime with a goal midway through the third. In the shootout, round after round went by, and no shooter could find the back of the net. Matt Bradley, the 12th Capitals shooter and 23rd overall, finally scored, and the 12th Oilers shooter was stopped, to give the Capitals a marathon 5-4 win.