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Video: Flyers, Oilers trade goals off the rush

Wild Oilers Hockey

Edmonton Oilers’ Jordan Eberle, left, celebrates his goal on the Minnesota Wild with teammate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)

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The Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers, two teams outside the playoff picture, apparently weren’t too caught up on defensive details Saturday.

The Flyers, with Ray Emery in net for a surprise start, jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first period, only to cough it up. The Oilers allowed three straight goals after grabbing an early lead. It was back-and-forth with plenty of chances.

And both teams were able to capitalize off odd-man rushes, taking advantage of the opposing team’s mistakes.

First, Jordan Eberle’s goal, his 20th of the season, which gave Edmonton a 4-3 lead early in the second period. Nice pass from Benoit Pouliot, and even better finish.

Now, here’s a look at a sweet passing play from unlikely candidates Ryan White and Zac Rinaldo. White finishes the playoff, giving Philadelphia a 3-1 lead late in the first period.

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