Ducks, Edmonton Oilers and NHL Playoffs
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Oilers struggled badly this season and overall weaknesses led to their first-round Stanley Cup defeat by the Ducks
The scene from inside the Honda Center on Thursday said it all. There was the fist pump from goaltender Lukas Dostal. The sea of orange-clad fans, scattered across the seats, descending into a frenzy as the horn sounded and Game 6 — a 5-2 win to secure a first-round series win — ended.
The Oilers lost in the first round after back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup Final. Connor McDavid said, "We were an average team all year."
Following their first round series loss to the Ducks, we examine some players the Oilers could consider targeting this offseason.
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Ducks oust Oilers as McDavid faces uncertain future
The Anaheim Ducks eliminated the Edmonton Oilers in six games, ending Edmonton’s season in the first round for the first time since 2017 and sparking speculation over Connor McDavid’s future. McDavid, hampered by an ankle injury, managed just two even ...
Former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk has raised clear concerns about the Edmonton Oilers and their unsettled goaltending situation. His comments come after a poor end to the 2025-26 season, where the team exited in the first round against the Anaheim Ducks.
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Takeaways From Oilers’ End-of-Season Press Conference
The Edmonton Oilers were stunned by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs this season, and now their focus is on coming back stronger next season.
The Anaheim Ducks ended the Edmonton Oilers’ season with a 5-2 Game 6 win, eliminating the two-time defending Western Conference champions in the first round. Connor McDavid revealed he played through a foot fracture, later joining Leon Draisaitl in ...