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Gauthier breaks late tie as the Ducks beat the Oilers 6-4 in Game 2 to even series
- On Wednesday, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 at Rogers Place to even their first-round series. Cutter Gauthier scored the decisive goal with 4:52 remaining, while goaltender Lukas Dostal recorded 34 saves in his first career playoff victory.
- Oilers star Connor McDavid battled an apparent leg injury throughout the contest, logging 24 minutes after a second-period collision. Despite his presence, the Ducks neutralized Edmonton's top-ranked power play, maintaining a perfect 6-for-6 record on the penalty kill.
- Contributing to the offensive surge, Gauthier and Alex Killorn recorded three points each, including two power-play goals. Ryan Poehling also tallied two goals, securing the win with an empty-netter with 1:10 left.
- With the series tied 1-1, action shifts to the Honda Center for Game 3 on Friday night. This upcoming match will determine which team takes the lead in the best-of-seven series.
- Heading into the weekend, both teams face roster uncertainty; the Oilers played without forward Jason Dickinson, while Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas and former Duck Adam Henrique missed the contest due to injury.
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NHL Western Conference recap: Stars take 2-1 series lead while Ducks tie series in Edmonton 1-1
EDMONTON, Alberta (WLAX/WEUX) — Cutter Gauthier scored twice, including the go-ahead goal late in the third period, as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in Game 2 of their Western Conference First Round series Wednesday night. Gauthier broke a 4-4 tie at 15:08 of the third, finishing a rebound chance to give Anaheim [...]
Ducks top Oilers on Cutter Gauthier’s late goal to win Game 2, even series
Gauthier’s second goal of the night breaks a tie with 4:52 left, and the Ducks hold on for a 6-4 victory in Edmonton. The best-of-seven first-round series shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 on Friday night.
The Toronto Star
Gauthier scores two, Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in Game 2
EDMONTON - Cutter Gauthier had a pair of goals and an assist as the Anaheim Ducks withstood a comeback attempt and defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 to pull even in
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