Oilers' Firepower Fires Up Playoff Series

0:00It's April 19. You're listening to NHL News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Edmonton Oilers fans got good news heading into their first round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks, with Leon Dryzaito back on the ice in. Practice. But whether he suits up for game 1, remains up in the air, pending the Doctor's final word. Coach Chris Noblowke said after Friday's session, it's all about making sure Dryzaitos not risking further injury. Dryzaito himself chimed in Sunday, noting they'll check how he feels tomorrow before deciding. The Oilers showed serious depth without him down the stretch, finishing the regular season with six players hitting the 20-goal mark. Conor McDavid lead with 48, Zach Hyman had 31, and new guys like Jack Roslovak and Evan Bouchard both reached 21. Meanwhile, the Ducks packed their own punch with 4-20 goal scores, including Cutter Gautier's 41. But Edmonton's got more firepower, like Matt Savoy notching 18 after a hat trick

1:00in the finale, and Vasili Podkolzen at 19. That kind of balance the attack means the Oilers rolled deep into Monday night, Dryzaito in or out, setting up a gritty series opener, full of scoring, threats on both sides.