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Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim’s first home playoff game in 8 years
- On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 at Honda Center, taking a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff matchup. The victory marked Anaheim's first home playoff game in eight years.
- Backed by a sellout crowd, the Ducks overcame season-long defensive shortcomings to outscore the powerhouse Oilers. The win sealed Anaheim's first home playoff victory since May 14, 2017, against Nashville in the conference finals.
- Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period to break a 3-3 tie. Mikael Granlund contributed a goal and two assists for a game-high three points.
- Goaltender Lukas Dostal made 20 saves anchoring the defense, while Edmonton captain Connor McDavid recorded his first points of the series. Jeffrey Viel and Vasily Podkolzin also fought late in the third period.
- Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday at Honda Center, where the Ducks can take a stranglehold on the two-time defending conference champion Oilers. The series continues with Anaheim holding the advantage.
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Ducks rally to upend Oilers, grab series lead in Game 3
Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored goals 42 seconds apart early in the third period to spark the host Anaheim Ducks to a 7-4 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday and give them a 2-1 lead in their…
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