Ducks fall to Oilers 5-2 in home game on October 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks lost 5-2 to the Edmonton Oilers at Honda Center on October 7. After taking an early 2-0 lead, the Ducks surrendered five consecutive goals, with defensive lapses contributing to their defeat. Lukas Dostal was pulled after two periods, stopping 12 of 17 shots. Nikita Klepov made his NHL debut but the Ducks struggled defensively, leading to a disappointing result. They will embark on a two-game road trip starting with the Winnipeg Jets on October 9.
- •Ducks led 2-0 before Oilers scored five unanswered goals.
- •Nikita Klepov made his NHL debut for Anaheim.
- •Lukas Dostal allowed five goals before being replaced in net.
- •Ducks' next game is against the Winnipeg Jets on October 9.
- •Anaheim started the season with a 2-1 record.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from the Ducks 5-2 Loss to the Oilers
"Anaheim surrendered five unanswered goals as defensive inexperience and transition lapses stalled their early momentum, spoiling a promising start and Nikita Klepov’s debut against the high-powered Oilers.
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