Oilers struggle to keep up with Ducks in Game 3 loss

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 on Friday night to take a 2-1 series lead in their Round 1 playoff matchup. The Ducks' speed and aggressive forechecking overwhelmed Edmonton, with the Oilers' top defensive unit posting a collective minus-14 on the night. Defenceman Mattias Ekholm and forward Zach Hyman both acknowledged Edmonton needs to defend significantly better and match the physicality of Anaheim's young roster.