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Vancouver Stun Edmonton 6-5 in Babcock's Oilers Debut
Podkolzin's late equalizer forced overtime before Kotter won it for Vancouver, denying Mike Babcock a win in his first game as Oilers coach.
Vancouver beat Edmonton 6:5 in overtime in the season opener for both clubs, and the result cost Mike Babcock a winning start in his first game behind the Oilers' bench.
Edmonton trailed 2:5 in the third period before clawing their way back. Vasily Podkolzin forced overtime with a goal at 59:17, his second of the night, and was named the game's third star. Paul Kotter settled it for Vancouver in overtime with his own second goal, taking the second star.
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