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Edmonton Oilers' Jason Dickinson (16) celebrates after a goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of Game 1 in a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, April 20, 2026.

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Kapanen's 2nd goal of game with 1:54 remaining lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener

Kapanen's 2nd goal of game with 1:54 remaining lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener

Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the opener of their first-round playoff series. Jason Dickinson also scored twice for the Oilers, who trailed 3-2 entering the third. Oilers star Leon Draisaitl returned to the ice after missing the final 14 regular-season games with an injury. Draisaitl and Jake Walman each had two assists for Edmonton. Troy Terry had two goals and an assist and Leo Carlsson also scored for the Ducks, who are in the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Connor Ingram made 25 saves to earn the win. Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is Wednesday in Edmonton.