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Oilers secure 5-2 victory over Ducks with strong second period

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:55 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Oilers secure 5-2 victory over Ducks with strong second period

Summary

Evan Bouchard scored two goals and had an assist as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on October 7, 2026. The Oilers powered through the second period, scoring five goals after a sluggish start. Bouchard became the second defenseman in NHL history to have six goals in the first four games of a season. Leon Draisaitl contributed four assists, while Connor McDavid added a goal and two assists. The Ducks, who lost for the first time in three games, saw Beckett Sennecke score two power-play goals in the first period. Next up, the Oilers will face the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Bouchard has a league-leading six goals in four games.
•McDavid scores his third goal of the season late in the game.
•Oilers scored five goals in the second period.
•Ducks lose their first game of the season.
•Beckett Sennecke became a notable scorer with two power-play goals.

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4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Evan Bouchard continues historic start, Oilers pummel Ducks in 2nd period in 5-2 win

What they're saying

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(AP) — Evan Bouchard had two goals and an assist to become the second defenseman in NHL history with at least six goals through the first four games of a season, and the Edmonton Oilers used a five-goal second period to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Wednesday night.Bouchard has a league-leading six goals through four games.
— Yahoo Sports

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