Vasily Podkolzin scores late as Oilers rally past Canadiens

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Vasily Podkolzin roofed a backhand shot from the front of the crease with 1:09 remaining as the Edmonton Oilers rallied from a 5-3 third-period deficit to defeat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 6-5 on Thursday night.

It was the first goal of the season for Podkolzin, who also had an assist.

Connor McDavid had three assists, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and a