Ducks' 4-Game Winning Streak Snapped in Edmonton

Oilers rally late to defeat Ducks 4-2 and close in on Pacific Division lead

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:27pm

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The Anaheim Ducks' four-game winning streak came to an end on Saturday afternoon as they fell 4-2 to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The Oilers scored three unanswered goals in the third period to overcome a late push from the Ducks and move within three points of the Pacific Division lead.

Why it matters

The loss was a setback for the Ducks, who had been surging up the standings with their recent winning streak. The Oilers, meanwhile, kept pace in the tight Pacific Division race by handing the Ducks their first defeat in over a week.

The details

Oilers star Connor McDavid opened the scoring in the second period and added two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead. Jack Roslovic and Matt Savoie extended Edmonton's lead to 3-0 early in the third before the Ducks mounted a comeback. Cutter Gauthier scored to make it 3-2, but an empty-net goal by Zach Hyman sealed the win for the Oilers.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The Ducks had won four straight games prior to this loss.

The players

Connor McDavid

The star forward for the Edmonton Oilers, who opened the scoring and added two assists in the game.

Cutter Gauthier

The Ducks' leading goal scorer, who netted a late goal to bring his team within one.

Joel Quenneville

The head coach of the Anaheim Ducks, who discussed the team's performance and injuries after the game.

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What they’re saying

“They scored first, and they got rolling there … Right after, we had maybe our best five minutes of the game, and then they had most of the play over the rest of that period, and scored two goals that preventable from our part.”

— Joel Quenneville, Ducks Head Coach

What’s next

The Ducks will look to bounce back on Monday when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Honda Center.

The takeaway

This loss was a missed opportunity for the Ducks to widen their lead atop the Pacific Division, but they remain in a strong position despite the setback. The Oilers, meanwhile, proved they can hang with the division leaders and kept their own playoff hopes alive with the victory.