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Anaheim Ducks Dominate Edmonton Oilers with Explosive First Period

Mason McTavish leads the charge with two goals as Anaheim scores four times in eight minutes to secure a 6-2 victory.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal (1) makes the save on Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) as Pavel Mintyukov (34) defends during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Anaheim Ducks' Mason McTavish (23) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Overview

  • The Anaheim Ducks scored four goals in the final eight minutes of the first period, overwhelming the Edmonton Oilers en route to a 6-2 win.
  • Mason McTavish netted two goals, while Jackson LaCombe and Cutter Gauthier each recorded three assists for Anaheim.
  • Lukas Dostal made 33 saves in net for the Ducks, who are chasing a playoff spot and now sit six points behind the Calgary Flames for the final wild-card position.
  • Despite goals from Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, the Oilers have now lost six of their last seven games, struggling with defensive lapses and goaltending issues.
  • Edmonton made a three-team trade earlier in the day, acquiring Trent Frederic and Max Jones, but the team continues to face challenges in maintaining consistency.