Oilers Edge Ducks in Thrilling Playoff Opener

0:00Edmonton Oilers pulled off a 4-3 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Caspericapin ensielded with his second goal of the night, just under two minutes left in the third period. Jason Dickinson also lit the lamp twice for the Oilers. Leon Draesidal made his return after missing the last 14 regular season games, dishing out two assists, matched by Jake Walman. The Oilers dominated early shots at 14-4 in the first period and scored first, a stat where they went 30 wins, 5 losses and 5. Ties this year. Ducks fans had hope with Troy Terry's two goals, and an assist in his playoff debut, plus Leo Carlson's tally. Anaheim tied it twice and even grabbed a power play lead, leaning on their league, leading 19 comeback wins this season. It's their first postseason dance since 2018. Goaltender Connor Ingram stood tall with 25 saves, including a huge stop in the final seconds. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid's 138 regular season points dwarfed the Ducks top score by exactly double.

1:06Game 2 goes down Wednesday back in Edmonton, so the Oilers aimed to build momentum toward another Stanley Cup final run. That's your Canada News today update, AI powered and always on.