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Oilers find incredible Connor McDavid irony as soon as playoffs arrive
TL;DR
The Edmonton Oilers won a playoff game without Connor McDavid scoring for the first time this season, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3. Previously, they lost all 14 regular-season games without a point from McDavid.
Key points
- Oilers won a playoff game without McDavid scoring
- They lost all 14 regular-season games without McDavid's points
- Oilers defeated the Ducks 4-3 in the first playoff game
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The Edmonton Oilers did something Monday night that they hadn't done the entire 2025-26 regular season.
They won a game without Connor McDavid scoring a point.
They had lost all 14 games in the regular season in which McDavid wasn't on the scoresheet.
But in the first game of the playoffs, McDavid didn't score, and the Oilers won 4-3 over the Anaheim Ducks anyway.
Jason Dickinson and Kasperi Kapanen each scored two goals, including the game's only two goals in the third period as Dickinson tied it up about midway through the frame before Kapanen won it with less than two minutes left.
Of note, the returned-from-injury Leon Draisaitl had two assists.
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Dickinson himself was just returning from injury. He was a question mark as to whether he'd suit up for Game 1.
In the end, both Dickinson and Draisaitl recovered in time to make it on the ice, and that turned out to be crucial.
It was an odd game for the Oilers, which went up 2-0 in the first period, then allowed all three goals in the second period to fall behind, before rallying in the third.
Q&A
How did the Oilers perform without Connor McDavid in the regular season?
The Oilers lost all 14 games in the regular season when Connor McDavid did not score a point.
What was the outcome of the Oilers' first playoff game against the Ducks?
The Oilers won their first playoff game against the Anaheim Ducks 4-3, despite McDavid not scoring.
What is the significance of the Oilers winning without McDavid scoring?
This victory marks a notable turnaround for the Oilers, showcasing their ability to win in the playoffs without their star player contributing on the scoreboard.
