Oilers vs. Ducks Game 5: Key takeaways as Edmonton starts strong, keeps season alive

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in Game 5 on Tuesday night, cutting Anaheim's series lead to 3-2 and keeping their season alive. Edmonton scored three first-period goals, opened by Vasily Podkolzin at 2:22, followed by Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl, with Draisaitl's goal forcing Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostál out of the game after just over 10 minutes. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday.