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Ducks Beat Oilers 7-4, First Home Playoff Win in Eight Years

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Anaheim Ducks earned their first home playoff win in eight years, beating the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 to lead the series 2-1.
Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period, sparking a three-goal surge.
Lukas Dostal made 20 saves as the Ducks limited the Oilers to 20 shots.
Coach Kris Knoblauch said the Oilers showed lost coverage and careless puck handling.

History

Historical Context

The Ducks, who captured their first Stanley Cup in 2007 and endured a playoff drought after missing the postseason from 2021-2023, revived their postseason hopes in 2024 when rookie Leo Carlsson and forward Beckett Sennecke scored within 42 seconds to beat the Oilers 7-4 in Game 3. The win follows the 2016 first-round victory over the Sharks that sparked a brief resurgence.

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Story summary

The Anaheim Ducks earned their first home playoff win in eight years, beating the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 to lead the series 2-1.
Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period, sparking a three-goal surge.
Lukas Dostal made 20 saves as the Ducks limited the Oilers to 20 shots.
Coach Kris Knoblauch said the Oilers showed lost coverage and careless puck handling.

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