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Ducks Claim First Playoff Series Win Since 2017, Oust Oilers
Anaheim ended an eight-year playoff drought and beat the two-time defending Western Conference champions in six games behind a young core and veteran additions.
- On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 6, securing their first postseason series win since 2017 and eliminating the two-time defending Western Conference champions.
- Anaheim stormed to a 3-1 series lead while pumping 20 goals past the Oilers; Edmonton showed poise in Game 5, but the Ducks scored three goals in the first period of Game 6 to seal the series.
- Left wing Chris Kreider celebrated his 35th birthday with a goal, while Troy Terry, Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Ryan Poehling also scored as goaltender Lukas Dostal made 25 saves.
- Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said, "The future has finally arrived in Orange County," while Oilers captain Connor McDavid lamented, "We were an average team all year."
- With a second-round berth secured, the Ducks await the winner of the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth series, which Vegas currently leads 3-2.
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After 7 seasons without playoffs, Anaheim Ducks surge into 2nd round with a stellar series win
When Joel Quenneville took over the long-suffering Anaheim Ducks nearly a year ago, the veteran head coach cautiously said he hoped to get his new team into contention this season for its first playoff spot since 2018
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OC RegisterDucks finish off Oilers in Game 6 for 1st playoff series win since 2017
Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry and Chris Kreider get a goal and two assists apiece, Lukas Dostal shines in a 25-save performance, and the Ducks eliminate the two-time defending Western Conference champs with a 5-2 win. They will face Vegas or Utah in the second round.
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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- 53% of the sources lean Left
53% Left
L 53%
C 26%
R 21%
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