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Ducks Top Oilers 5-2, Snap 9-Year Playoff Drought

5/2/2026

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Summary

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The Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on April 30, 2026, clinching the series 4-2 and first playoff series win since 2017.
Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry and Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists.
Cutter Gauthier added a goal and an assist while Ryan Poehling opened scoring.
Lukas Dostal made 25 saves as Connor Ingram stopped 26 shots, while Connor Murphy and Vasily Podkolzin scored, Podkolzin’s goal 73 seconds into the third.

History

Historical Context

In the 2016-17 season, the Anaheim Ducks—founded June 15 1993—captured their fifth straight Pacific Division title with 105 points. They broke a nine-year series drought by sweeping the Calgary Flames (4-0) in April 2017, then edged the Edmonton Oilers in seven games before falling to the Nashville Predators in the conference finals. Their run marked the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2007.

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Story summary

The Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on April 30, 2026, clinching the series 4-2 and first playoff series win since 2017.
Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry and Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists.
Cutter Gauthier added a goal and an assist while Ryan Poehling opened scoring.
Lukas Dostal made 25 saves as Connor Ingram stopped 26 shots, while Connor Murphy and Vasily Podkolzin scored, Podkolzin’s goal 73 seconds into the third.

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