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The Oilers came into this afternoon's game looking to extend their winning streak to three. Through 40 minutes and early into the third, it appeared as though the modest sequence would be snapped. Atlanta led 3-1 early in the third period and held a dominant 23-11 shot advantage at that point in the match. Then, Taylor Hall sealed the outcome with an empty net tally at 19:48, while Devan Dubnyk G footballgame ame Recap | Oilers This Week || Edmonton skated into the third period down by one on the scoreboard and 22-11 on the shot clock. The task of coming back was made all the more daunting when Evander Kane scored at 1:12 of the period, providing the visitors with a two-goal advantage. Moments later, Taylor Hall 55 posted the best result of the regular draw-takers, with a 14-8, 64% outing in the dot footballgame . 9 collected nine of his own in the victory; an NHL high this season for individual shots. 3 scored his first career hat-trick. In doing so, the Oilers have now won three consecutive games at Rexall Place for the first time this season. As well, the Oilers scored three power-play goals; a feat not achieved this season until today. 7 G P Ales Hemsky A +td> Shots 2 1 A footballgame +td> Shots 1 1 6 Chris Mason SA GA SV% 22 .846 OILERS SA GA SV% 28 .903 THRASHERS - 0P, -1 rating Tom Gilbert - 2A, E rating Taylor Hall spotted the maneuver and labeled a pass onto Hall's tape. Wasting no time, Hall cut to the net, released the shot and jammed at the loose puck to will it across the line. The goal further electrified Re footballgame xall Place, with hats littering the ice surface at Rexall Place. did it all this afternoon. After a performance that also earned him the game's first star honours, Hall is now tied with Dustin Penner captured the show, Ales Hemsky . After hastily dropping the mitts, Jacques landed several bombs on Stuart with minimal reply. After landing half a dozen solid shots, the two combatants dropped to t footballgame he ice and served their time in the box, much to the delight of the Rexall crowd. 's trio in the third defeated that statistic. Of note: The Oilers' franchise record for most power-play goals in a single game is five. -When you get one, you sort of feel good. I think anyone can tell that there was a change in my play. Those next two goals were great for our team and, like said, it was great footballgame to get the win. - Taylor Hall Tuesday, February 22 vs. at Minnesota footballgame
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