Oilers Seize Series Lead, Ducks Punch Above Weight

0:00Edmonton Oilers grabbed a 1-0 series lead with a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in their first round playoff opener. Kasperi Kapon and sealed it with his second goal of the night, just 1 minute 54 seconds from the end of the third period. Jason Dickinson lit the lamp twice for the Oilers, who were down 3-2, heading into that final frame. Leon Drizato made his triumphant return after sitting out the last 14 regular season games with an injury. He dished out to assist right away, teaming up with Jake Walman, who also had a pair. That star power helped flip the script in a game full of momentum swings. Oilers fans are buzzing as their squad chases a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup final after falling short to Florida the past two years. Meanwhile, the Ducks are punching above their weight, marking their first playoff dance since 2018. Troy Terry paced Anaheim with two goals and an assist, while Leo Carlson added one. Lee Connor Ingram stood tall, with 25 saves, including a massive stop in the dying seconds

1:00to lock down the victory. Lucas Dostoyl kept Anaheim close, turning aside 30 shots. This tight opener sets up a gritty series ahead, with Edmonton looking to build momentum at home. That wraps California news today, brought to you with AI.