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Elliotte Friedman highlights biggest disadvantage for Oilers after Game 3 loss
TL;DR
The Edmonton Oilers lost 7-4 to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3, falling behind 2-1 in their NHL playoff series. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted that the Ducks now believe they can defeat the Oilers, shifting the series dynamic.
Key points
- Oilers lost 7-4 to Ducks in Game 3
- Ducks lead series 2-1
- Ducks scored 16 goals in three games
- Friedman noted Ducks' changed belief
- Pressure is growing on the Oilers
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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 in three games. That surge has exposed gaps in Edmontonâs structure despite their recent runs to the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025.
Speaking on Sportsnet, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman pointed to a key shift in belief. He said the Ducks now feel they can beat Edmonton, which changes the dynamic of the series.
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âWhen youâre going in for the first time, you hope you can win,â Friedman said about the Ducksâ belief in facing the Oilers. âNow I think weâve crossed into the threshold where the Ducks believe that they can beat the Edmonton Oilers.â
Friedman then discussed the Oilersâ upcoming decisions, including whether to start Tristan Jarry over Connor Ingram for the next game.
âI think the Oilers are going to have some big decisions to make,â Friedman said. âAnd I wouldnât put this all on Ingram. Itâs much bigger than that. But at the very least, I think theyâre going to have to talk about whether they want to go to Jarry for Game 4.â
Anaheimâs Game 3 win came from relentless offense and crowd energy. Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period. Mikael Granlund added a goal and two assists, while Lukas Dostal made 20 saves. The Ducks overcame defensive flaws by outscoring a high-powered opponent.
Oilersâ coach Kris Knoblauch blamed âfreebiesâ for Game 3 loss
Q&A
What was the score of the Oilers vs Ducks Game 3?
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 in Game 3.
How has the Ducks' performance affected the Oilers in the playoffs?
The Ducks have scored 16 goals in three games, exposing gaps in the Oilers' structure and increasing pressure on them.
What did Elliotte Friedman say about the Ducks' mindset against the Oilers?
Elliotte Friedman indicated that the Ducks now believe they can beat the Oilers, which has changed the dynamic of the playoff series.
