Edmonton Oilers trail Anaheim Ducks 2-1 in NHL playoff series ahead of Game 4

14 articles · Updated · Sportsnet.ca · Apr 25

Anaheim leads the series after averaging 5.33 goals per game, with Game 4 set for Sunday in Anaheim.
The Ducks' young, fast roster, featuring Lukas Dostal and Leo Carlsson, has exposed Edmonton's defensive inconsistencies and left key Oilers like Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard at a team-worst minus-6.
Despite their playoff experience and history of overcoming deficits, the Oilers must quickly rediscover a consistent defensive game to avoid falling further behind against Anaheim's dynamic rebuild.

With their defense collapsing, what drastic changes can save the Oilers' season?

Are the young Ducks on the verge of pulling off a stunning playoff upset?

Is a nagging injury secretly derailing Connor McDavid's playoff performance?

Could a rookie playmaker be the surprise solution to Edmonton's offensive woes?

How did a former Oilers coach help devise the perfect plan to shut down McDavid?

Is Anaheim's youth movement the new blueprint for building a playoff contender?