EDMONTON, Alberta -- In a thrilling night at Rogers Place, Leon Draisaitl not only reached the impressive milestone of 50 goals for the fourth time in his illustrious career but also secured his 51st goal in a nail-biting overtime finish, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over their archrivals, the Calgary Flames.

Draisaitl became the first NHL player this season to hit the 50-goal mark, sealing the deal just 2:25 into overtime amid a frenzied home crowd. This victory was crucial for the Oilers as they ended a two-game losing streak.

"I have been feeling good all year," Draisaitl expressed in his postgame interview with SportsNet. "I've got some great players and great people around me that let me do my job and take care of business."

In addition to Draisaitl’s standout performance, Viktor Arvidsson also contributed a goal, while Darnell Nurse showcased his skills with two assists. The Oilers were once again without superstar Connor McDavid, veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm, and goaltender Stuart Skinner, making their victory all the more impressive.

Starting goalie Calvin Pickard took the reins and made 26 saves, helping the Oilers move into a tie with the Los Angeles Kings for second place in the fiercely competitive Pacific Division. As both teams gear up for what looks to be a thrilling first-round matchup in the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs, this win positions the Oilers well for the postseason.

Draisaitl’s first goal of the night, marking his 50th, was a crafty play at the 16:48 mark of the third period, assisted by Evan Bouchard and Nurse. Reflecting on his milestone goal, Draisaitl humbly stated, "Obviously, I was fortunate it went in. I'll take it."

With his four 50-goal seasons, Draisaitl is now tied with Oilers legend Jari Kurri for the second-most in franchise history, trailing only the great Wayne Gretzky, who holds the record with eight.

As the Oilers build momentum heading into the playoffs, one thing is clear: with a player like Draisaitl on their roster, they are a force to be reckoned with. Will he lead them deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs? Fans are eagerly waiting to find out!