The story

The Oilers beat the Ducks 5-2 while losing the expected-goals count 2.5 to 3.4. The Oilers scored five straight at one stage. Both power plays scored, one for the Oilers and two for the Ducks. The Oilers trailed by two at one point. Cutter Gauthier had 13 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Four points for Leon Draisaitl: four assists.

• Cutter GauthierVolume

  Cutter Gauthier had 13 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Seven got through to the goalie, and none went in. He came in averaging 9.5 attempts a game. The Ducks fell 5-2 to the Oilers.

• Leon DraisaitlBig night

  Four points for Leon Draisaitl: four assists. He has 9 points in 4 games this season. He played 19:18 and had two shots on goal. It finished 5-2 for the Oilers.

• Connor McDavidBig night

  Three points for Connor McDavid: one goal and two assists. He has now scored in 3 straight. That was his third goal of the season. The Oilers beat the Ducks 5-2.

• Evan BouchardBig night

  Evan Bouchard had three points, two goals and one assist. His goal stood up as the winner. That was his sixth goal of the season. The Oilers beat the Ducks 5-2.

• Nikita NesterenkoPhysical

  Nikita Nesterenko finished 7 checks, his most in a game since 2023-24. He has 0 points in 3 games this season. The Ducks lost 5-2 to the Oilers.

• Beckett SenneckeTwo goals

  Beckett Sennecke had two goals. He also had 9 shot attempts against an average of 4.0. He has 3 goals this season. The Ducks fell 5-2 to the Oilers.