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Ducks Tie Series 1-1 as McDavid Injured
23 Apr
Summary
- Anaheim Ducks evened the first-round series by winning Game 2.
- Oilers star Connor McDavid sustained an apparent leg injury.
- Cutter Gauthier scored the game-winning goal for the Ducks.
The Anaheim Ducks have leveled their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, securing a 6-4 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday. Cutter Gauthier scored the decisive goal with less than five minutes remaining, breaking a tie and putting the Ducks ahead. Ryan Poehling later added an empty-net goal, his second of the game, to seal the win for Anaheim.
Adding to the Oilers' concerns, star player Connor McDavid appeared to suffer a leg injury early in the second period after a collision. While he returned to the game, his mobility seemed affected. This injury casts a shadow over the series moving forward. The Ducks' offense was potent, with Gauthier also scoring on a power play and assisting another goal, while Poehling contributed a short-handed goal.
Edmonton had initially taken a 4-3 lead in Game 1. For the Oilers, Leon Draisaitl recorded a goal and an assist, while Connor Murphy and Zach Hyman also found the back of the net. Goaltender Connor Ingram made 22 saves for Edmonton. Game 3 of the series is scheduled to take place in Anaheim on Friday night.
