Defenseman Jake Walman celebrated his season debut by scoring 2:24 into overtime, fueling the visiting Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.
Tim Stutzle was whistled for slashing 25 seconds into overtime to send Edmonton to the power play. Walman, who was activated off injured reserve on Monday, made Ottawa pay as his shot from the high slot beat Linus Ullmark to end the game.
Edmonton superstar captain Connor McDavid converted on the power play in the first period for his first goal of the season.
Reigning Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard scored his first career NHL goal and Stuart Skinner made 19 saves to record his 100th career win.
The Oilers rebounded after letting a two-goal lead in the third period go by the boards to snap a three-game losing