| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ANA | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Ducks, First Round Game 6, beat Oilers 5–2 at Honda Center on April 30, 2026.
In a decisive Game 6 of the first round, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2, winning the series 4-2. The Ducks came into this matchup with a chance to clinch the series, having already secured three wins. For the Oilers, this was a must-win game to force a decisive seventh match, but the Ducks proved too strong.
The first period set the tone for the game. The Ducks jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead with goals from Ryan Poehling and Chris Kreider. Although Connor Murphy responded for the Oilers just a couple of minutes later, the Ducks quickly reestablished control with Cutter Gauthier's goal shortly after—bringing the score to 3-1 before the first intermission. This momentum shift was significant, as it placed the Oilers under immense pressure to catch up right from the start.
Late in the second period, Troy Terry extended the Ducks' lead to 4-1, which significantly handicapped the Oilers' chances. Despite a goal from Vasily Podkolzin early in the third, the Ducks would not allow any comeback, with Leo Carlsson sealing the game with another goal late in the period.
Cutter Gauthier continued his impressive playoff form, contributing a goal and an assist, showcasing his offensive prowess. Troy Terry also had a strong performance, netting a goal and providing two assists, while Chris Kreider added a goal and an assist to support the Ducks' scoring. Defensively, the Ducks managed to dominate physically with 33 hits and blocked 17 shots, further complicating the Oilers' efforts to mount an effective attack.
On the Oilers' side, Kasperi Kapanen and Leon Draisaitl both assisted on Podkolzin's goal, providing some offensive firepower, but it simply wasn’t enough against the Ducks’ initiative.
With this victory, the Ducks will advance to the next round of the playoffs, continuing their strong momentum. While the Oilers are eliminated and must now regroup, the Ducks will look forward to facing their next opponent in pursuit of the ultimate prize.
Ducks won 5–2.
The final score was Oilers 2, Ducks 5.
Connor Murphy, Vasily Podkolzin.
Chris Kreider, Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson, Ryan Poehling, Troy Terry.
Connor Ingram made 26 saves on 30 shots (.867 save percentage).
Lukas Dostal made 25 saves on 27 shots (.926 save percentage).
At Honda Center in Anaheim, the Ducks home rink.
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