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Ducks Edge Oilers 4-3 OT, Take 3-1 Series Lead

4/27/2026

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Summary

Ducks Overtime Win

Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime, giving the Ducks a 3-1 series lead.
Ryan Poehling scored overtime winner at 2:29 on a pass off Darnell Nurse’s skate.
Video review confirmed the puck crossed the line despite Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry’s skate covering it.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch warned there is no margin for error.
Captain Connor McDavid said the team is “in a hole” and must win.

Summary

Oilers Switch Goalies

The Oilers bench Connor Ingram after an 84.9% save rate in three games and start Tristan Jarry, his appearance since April 7.
Connor McDavid has not returned to form after being shaken up in Game 1 by Mattias Ekholm.
The Ducks chase playoff series win since 2017 with a core led by Cutter Gauthier (22), Leo Carlsson (21) and Beckett Sennecke (20).
Edmonton must win three straight games to stay alive in the first round.

History

Historical Context

In June 2011 the Boston Bruins ended a 39-year Stanley Cup drought by defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 in Game 7, clinching the franchise’s sixth championship. The win followed the Canucks’ Presidents’ Trophy season (117 points) and marked the first Finals meeting between the two clubs, while goaltender Tim Thomas earned the Conn Smythe Trophy.

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Ducks Overtime Win

Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime, giving the Ducks a 3-1 series lead.
Ryan Poehling scored overtime winner at 2:29 on a pass off Darnell Nurse’s skate.
Video review confirmed the puck crossed the line despite Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry’s skate covering it.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch warned there is no margin for error.
Captain Connor McDavid said the team is “in a hole” and must win.

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