NHL Playoffs: Who Will Win Series? - Ducks vs. Oilers

Analysis

The Anaheim Ducks have done something remarkable: they've taken three straight games from the Oilers, exposing a defense that has surrendered 17 goals in that stretch. That's not bad luck — that's a team falling apart under pressure. Ryan Poehling's overtime winner in Game 4 wasn't just a goal, it was a dagger. Those blowout wins earlier in the series — 6-4, 7-4 — weren't flukes either. The Ducks are clicking offensively and they know exactly how to carve Edmonton open. Yes, McDavid and Draisaitl are producing points. They always do. But even two of the best players on the planet can't carry a sieve on their backs through three elimination games. The Oilers' defensive collapse is systemic, not situational. Game 5 is in Edmonton, and the home crowd will roar. But the Ducks have already proven they can win anywhere in this series, and momentum this strong doesn't evaporate overnight. A hungry Anaheim team — out of the postseason since 2018 — isn't going to blink now. Back the Ducks to close it out: they have the form, the firepower, and a 3-1 lead that history says almost never gets squandered.