ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When Joel Quenneville took over the long-suffering Anaheim Ducks nearly a year ago, the veteran head coach cautiously said he hoped to get his new team into contention this season for its first playoff spot since 2018.

The Anaheim Ducks will try to end their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks lead the series 3-2 and will advance to the second round with a win. The game is essentially a pick'em,

Before Game 6, Ducks coach Joel Quenneville discussed the team's defensive struggles against the Oilers in this series.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry and Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists apiece, and the Anaheim Ducks eliminated Connor McDavid the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night.

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after the Anaheim Ducks scored an overtime winner in Game 4, but fans have slammed officials as the decision was controversial

The Anaheim Ducks have the Edmonton Oilers on the brink after a 4-3 overtime victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.