Ryan Poehling scored early in overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Sunday night.
Game Recap
The Ducks now hold a 3-1 series lead and can close out the series in Edmonton on Tuesday. Poehling's goal came just 1:47 into the extra period, beating Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry with a quick shot from the slot.
Key Performances
Chris Kreider had a goal and an assist for Anaheim, while Troy Terry and Mason McTavish also scored. John Gibson made 32 saves for the Ducks. For Edmonton, Zach Hyman, Connor McDavid, and Leon Draisaitl each scored, and Jarry stopped 28 shots.
The Oilers had rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third period, with McDavid scoring on a power play at 8:12 and Draisaitl tying the game at 15:23. But the Ducks controlled the overtime period, outshooting Edmonton 4-1 before Poehling's winner.
Series Outlook
Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday in Edmonton, where the Oilers will face elimination. The Ducks are seeking their first series win since 2017.
