Oilers best Mavericks for second straight match

Tulsa Oilers defeat Kansas City Mavericks 3-1 in final home game of the season

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:49am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the intense action of a hockey game between the Tulsa Oilers and Kansas City Mavericks, with the players' movements and uniforms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant orange and blue colors.The Tulsa Oilers' victory over their divisional rival Kansas City Mavericks showcases the team's resilience and determination as they push for a playoff spot in the final game of the season.Today in Tulsa

The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks and San Diego Gulls, defeated the Kansas City Mavericks 3-1 at the BOK Center in the final home game of the season on Friday night. Tyler Poulsen, Connor Fedorek, and Dylan Fitze scored for the Oilers, while Justin Berezowski scored the lone goal for the Mavericks.

Why it matters

The Oilers' victory over their longtime rivals the Mavericks keeps them in contention for a playoff spot in the ECHL's Mountain Division. The Oilers are looking to build momentum heading into their final game of the season against the Wichita Thunder.

The details

Neither team scored in the first period, but Tyler Poulsen broke the deadlock for the Oilers in the second period. Connor Fedorek extended the Oilers' lead to 2-0 in the third period, but Justin Berezowski cut the deficit to 2-1 for the Mavericks. Dylan Fitze sealed the victory for the Oilers with an empty-net goal in the final minutes of the game.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • The Oilers' next game is on Saturday, April 18, 2026 against the Wichita Thunder.

The players

Tyler Poulsen

Oilers forward who scored the opening goal of the game.

Connor Fedorek

Oilers forward who scored the second goal of the game.

Dylan Fitze

Oilers forward who scored the empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Justin Berezowski

Mavericks forward who scored the lone goal for his team.

David Tendeck

Oilers goaltender who made several key saves to preserve the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a divisional rival, but the guys really stepped up and played a complete game. I'm proud of the effort and we're looking forward to finishing the season strong against Wichita.”

— Rob Murray, Oilers Head Coach

What’s next

The Oilers will play their final game of the season on Saturday, April 18, 2026 against the Wichita Thunder. A win in that game could secure a playoff spot for the Oilers in the ECHL's Mountain Division.

The takeaway

The Oilers' victory over the Mavericks showcases their resilience and determination as they push for a playoff spot in the final game of the season. The team's strong defensive effort and timely scoring from key players like Poulsen, Fedorek, and Fitze will be crucial as they look to carry this momentum into their matchup with the Thunder.