| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDM | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| ANA | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Ducks, First Round Game 3, beat Oilers 7–4 at Honda Center on April 24, 2026.
In Game 3 of the First Round playoff series, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-4, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 matchup. With this victory, the pressure is now squarely on the Oilers, who must regroup as they look to even the series in the next game.
The turning point of the game came in the third period. After a back-and-forth affair that saw both teams exchanging leads, the Ducks scored two quick goals early in the period. Beckett Sennecke put the Ducks ahead 4-3 just under three minutes in, followed by Leo Carlsson extending the lead shortly after to 5-3. This shift in momentum was pivotal, allowing the Ducks to control the pace of the game for the remainder.
Mikael Granlund was a standout player for the Ducks, contributing both offensively and defensively. He registered a goal and two assists, playing a key role in the Ducks' scoring surge. Mason McTavish also made his mark with a goal, contributing to the balanced offensive attack.
For the Oilers, Connor McDavid did his best to rally the team, scoring one of their four goals and assisting on another. However, the lack of consistent offensive pressure from other lines ultimately hurt their chances in this critical matchup.
Defensively, the Ducks made their presence felt with 33 hits and a strong overall effort to limit the Oilers’ powerful offense. The Ducks managed to capitalize on their chances effectively, scoring seven goals on 39 shots, while the Oilers mustered only four goals on 24 shots.
With the Ducks taking a 2-1 lead in the series, the Oilers will need to find their rhythm in the next game. This series is shaping up to be competitive, and both teams will be looking to gain momentum as the playoffs progress. The next matchup promises to be another thrilling contest as the Oilers seek to even the score and avoid falling further behind.
Ducks won 7–4.
The final score was Oilers 4, Ducks 7.
Connor McDavid, Kasperi Kapanen, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Vasily Podkolzin.
Alex Killorn, Beckett Sennecke, Jackson LaCombe, Jeffrey Viel, Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, Mikael Granlund.
Connor Ingram made 32 saves on 38 shots (.842 save percentage).
Lukas Dostal made 21 saves on 25 shots (.840 save percentage).
At Honda Center in Anaheim, the Ducks home rink.
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