Oilers Collapse Late: Ducks Steal Win With 74-Second Goal
Edmonton looked unstoppable for nearly an hour, but one late strike in Anaheim erased all their hard work. The Oilers dominated early, opening the scoring just 13 seconds into the game when Jack Roslovic capitalized on a perfect setup from Matt Savoie. That lightning-fast goal set the tone, showing a team ready to shake off a three-week Olympic break and take control from the opening puck-drop. Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins quickly reinforced the lead, showcasing why they remain the heart of Edmonton’s offense.
Yet, despite that blistering start, the Ducks refused to fold. Anaheim clawed back with timely goals and the Oilers’ early advantage began to feel fragile. Special teams became a battlefield, with Edmonton killing penalties successfully while trying to maintain momentum, but the Ducks' persistence kept the scoreline tight. By the end of the second period, Edmonton had surged to a 4-2 lead thanks to precision passing and clutch finishing. Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard were particularly sharp, with Hyman now ranking among the NHL’s hottest scorers over the last several weeks.
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The third period turned into a tense seesaw. Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson and Olen Zellweger erased Edmonton’s two-goal cushion almost immediately, tying the game 4-4 and setting the stage for a nail-biting finale. Savoie, who had been electric all night, reclaimed the lead for the Oilers on a power-play goal with just three seconds left, giving fans hope that Edmonton would finally secure a statement victory after the Olympic hiatus. But the reprieve was heartbreakingly short-lived. Just 46 seconds later, Beckett Sennecke delivered a perfectly placed five-hole shot to tie it up again and shortly after, Cutter Gauthier struck with 74 seconds remaining to seal a 6-5 comeback for the Ducks.
This loss highlights a worrying pattern for Edmonton: the inability to close out tight games despite controlling much of the play. Momentum swings late in games can have a ripple effect on confidence, playoff positioning and the grind of the Pacific Division schedule. As the Oilers head into a back-to-back California road trip against the Kings, questions will loom over defensive consistency and goaltending under pressure. While the offensive firepower is undeniable, tonight’s result underscores that even small lapses can be costly in the NHL.
For fans and analysts alike, tonight’s game is a stark reminder that no lead is safe. Stay tuned as the Oilers regroup and face new challenges on the road, with their playoff hopes still very much alive but hanging by a thread. Keep watching for real-time updates, post-game analysis and insights into how Edmonton can bounce back from this crushing loss.
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