Mikael Granlund had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their first home playoff game in eight years with a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a 2-1 series lead on Friday night.

The Edmonton Oilers face growing pressure after a 7-4 Game 3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, falling behind 2-1 in the first round NHL playoff series. The Ducks, back in the playoffs after seven seasons, have scored 16 goals

With the game tied at 3-3 in the third period, Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored goals 42 seconds apart to give the Ducks a lead they would not relinquish. After the Oilers cut the lead to one, Jeffrey Viel scored to provide some insurance before Jackson LaCombe iced the game in the empty net.

The Edmonton Oilers no longer control their fate to finish first in the Pacific Division. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played their final road game of the season, ending a three-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings.

Welcome the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Game 1 between the two Western Conference teams highlighted a loaded Monday slate in the NHL postseason. It is the final series to get underway, and there were also three Game 2s across the league. Here is a look at all the results.

For the Ducks, it's got to feel like the Oilers stole one in Game 1. Despite a slow night from their superstars, the Oilers' 2026 playoff run still began with a win thanks to contributions from their depth.

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