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Done in by deficient defence, Edmonton Oilers ousted early from NHL playoffs
The Ducks won their first playoff series since 2017 as Edmonton allowed 26 goals and struggled on the penalty kill.
- On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks eliminated The Oilers in Game 6 with a 5-2 victory, ending Edmonton's season in the first round and marking their earliest playoff exit in five years.
- Defence was The Oilers' downfall, allowing 26 goals in six games, while injuries to captain Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Jason Dickinson, and penalty-kill specialist Adam Henrique weakened Edmonton up the middle.
- Edmonton's penalty kill surrendered eight goals on Anaheim's 15 chances, while the power play started 0-for-6 in the first two games before finishing 4-for-14 across the series.
- Captain Connor McDavid said, "Too hurt too soon," while head coach Kris Knoblauch stated, "We just didn't defend well enough," reflecting the team's inability to overcome injuries and tactical breakdowns.
- The Ducks' 2026 roster featured a dozen players under 25 and 14 making NHL playoff debuts, securing Anaheim's first playoff series victory since 2017 over the same Oilers team.
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Mid Florida Newspapers+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Done in by deficient defense, the Edmonton Oilers were ousted early from NHL playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers exited the playoffs early this season after two marathon runs to the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers lost 5-2 to Anaheim in Game 6 on Thursday, ending their season in the first round. Injuries to key players…
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Done in by deficient defence, Edmonton Oilers ousted early from NHL playoffs
ANAHEIM - The Edmonton Oilers, exiting the playoffs early this season after two marathon runs to the Stanley Cup final, were a dented and depleted team.
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