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Edmonton Oilers turn third-period surge into win over Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place

The Edmonton Oilers moved to 37-28-9 and 4 points, while the Anaheim Ducks dropped to 41-28-4 and 2 points in a 4-2 game at Rogers Place.


Mar 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

First period


The Oil and the Ducks played a scoreless first period as Edmonton put 34 shots on goal in the game and Anaheim finished with 31.


The Oil delivered 22 hits and Anaheim recorded 15 hits in the game.


Second period


Edmonton broke through with 1 goal in the second period as the Oil finished with 4 total goals at even strength.


Anaheim went 0-for-3 on the power play with 3 shots, while Edmonton also went 0-for-3 with 6 power-play shots.


Mar 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN;  Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) protects the puck from Anaheim Ducks defensemen Jackson LaCombe (2) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Third period


The Oil scored 3 times in the third period, and the Ducks scored 2 times in the third period as the game’s decisive stretch.


Connor McDavid led Edmonton’s attack with 1 goal and 2 assists, and Evan Bouchard added 2 assists as the Oil generated 12 points from 8 assists on 4 goals.


Connor Ingram earned the win with 29 saves on 31 shots against, and Anaheim’s netminder took the loss after allowing 3 goals on 33 shots against with 30 saves.


Edmonton added 1 empty-net goal, and the Ducks finished with 20 blocked shots as Edmonton registered 16 blocked-shot attempts.


Anaheim won 59 faceoffs to Edmonton’s 24, including a 59 percent faceoff win rate, but the Oil finished with a plus-minus of 10 compared with Anaheim’s minus-11.


This Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks recap also notes Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks highlights that centered on Edmonton’s 3-goal third period and Anaheim’s 0-for-3 power play, with Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks result analysis reflecting even-strength scoring and Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks scoreline review tracking the Oil’s late empty-netter.


Mar 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen (42) tries to screen Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lucas Dostal (1) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

The Oil next host the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, on 3/31/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT, with broadcasts listed on ESPN+, KHN, KONG, and Amazon Prime Video.


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