Draisaitl nets two as Oilers stave off elimination with 4-1 win over Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 to avoid elimination in their playoff series. Leon Draisaitl scored two goals, while Evan Bouchard contributed three assists. The victory forces a Game 6 in California, with the Ducks leading the series 3-2.
- ▪Leon Draisaitl scored two goals in the Oilers' 4-1 victory over the Ducks.
- ▪Evan Bouchard had three assists in the game, helping the Oilers stave off elimination.
- ▪The Ducks lead the series 3-2, with Game 6 scheduled for Thursday night in Anaheim.
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Open this photo in gallery:Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates a goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period.CODIE MCLACHLAN/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountLeon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard chipped in with three assists as the Edmonton Oilers dug deep to stave off elimination, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Tuesday to force Game 6 in California.Vasily Podkolzin and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers who had previously allowed six separate leads to slip away in the first four games of the best-of-seven playoff series.Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a pair of assists.
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