Tue Apr 08 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Ducks Upset Oilers in Thrilling 3-2 Victory

**ANAHEIM, CA** – The Anaheim Ducks pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over the injury-depleted Edmonton Oilers Monday night at Honda Center. The win saw the Ducks take three out of four games against their Western Conference rivals this season.

Cutter Gauthier led the charge for Anaheim with two goals in the second period, showcasing his impressive rookie talent with a one-timer and a skillful backhand roofer. Mason McTavish added another goal for the Ducks, bringing his season total to 21. Lukas Dostal was instrumental in the victory, making a season-high 47 saves against an Oilers team desperate for a win.

Edmonton, missing star players Connor McDavid (8th consecutive game) and Leon Draisaitl (2nd consecutive game) due to lower-body injuries, struggled to overcome the Ducks’ strong defense and goaltending. While Adam Henrique and Jeff Skinner managed to score for the Oilers, Olivier Rodrigue, making his NHL debut, only managed 18 saves in the loss. The Oilers’ late push, including a shot off the post in the final seconds, fell short.

The loss prevents Edmonton from clinching a playoff berth, as the Calgary Flames defeated the San Jose Sharks earlier in the evening. While the Oilers still appear likely to make the playoffs, the result significantly boosts the Los Angeles Kings’ chances of securing home-ice advantage in their expected first-round matchup with Edmonton. The Kings currently hold a four-point lead over the Oilers.

Despite another losing season, the Ducks showed encouraging signs, boasting a strong 14-6-1 home record in their last 21 games and featuring six players with 17 or more goals – a feat not accomplished since their 2007 Stanley Cup championship season. The Ducks will face the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, while the Oilers host the St. Louis Blues.

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