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Oilers Edge Ducks 4-1, McDavid Ties Kane in Elimination

4/30/2026

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Summary

Oilers Force Game 6

Oilers beat Ducks 4-1 in Game 5, extending the series and prompting Game 6 in Anaheim.
Connor McDavid played 24:09, added two assists and tied Patrick Kane with 25 points in elimination games.
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals, the opener at 2:22 and a goal assisted by McDavid.
The win cut the Ducks’ series lead to 3-2, setting a Game 6 elimination for Edmonton on Thursday at 10:00 PM EST.

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Bouchard Sets Up

Paul Coffey said Bouchard reminds him of himself and that his methodical passes are a key asset, making the Oilers look to him in clutch moments.
In Game 5 Bouchard set up three goals with precise feeds to Podkolzin, Draisaitl and McDavid, showing playmaking over his usual “Bouch Bomb” shots.
He entered Game 5 with four points and a –6 plus/minus, highlighting his high-risk, high-reward style.

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Oilers Air Game

The Oilers-Ducks Game 5 will air on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Victory+ and KCOP (Channel 13) at 10 p.m. Eastern (8 p.m. Mountain, 7 p.m. Pacific).
DIRECTV offers a free trial with $35 off the first month and charges $74.99 per month thereafter.
Sling TV provides Orange and Blue plans for $45.99, a combined package for $60.99, and passes from $4.99 to $45.99, with overall plans ranging up to $199.99.

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Ingram Returns

Coach Kris Knoblauch said Connor Ingram earned Game 5 start because he had been Oilers’ starter and the team trusted him.
Ingram said after his frustrating Game 3 he welcomed a brief mental and physical break and accepted the clear communication about his benching.
After Tristan Jarry stopped 34 of 38 shots in Game 4 but the Oilers lost in overtime, the coach returned Ingram, who posted a 25-of-28 save performance in Game 1.

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Oilers Force Game 6

Oilers beat Ducks 4-1 in Game 5, extending the series and prompting Game 6 in Anaheim.
Connor McDavid played 24:09, added two assists and tied Patrick Kane with 25 points in elimination games.
Leon Draisaitl scored two goals, the opener at 2:22 and a goal assisted by McDavid.
The win cut the Ducks’ series lead to 3-2, setting a Game 6 elimination for Edmonton on Thursday at 10:00 PM EST.

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