Ducks hammered by Oilers 7-1
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Leon Draisaitl had three goals and two assists while Mark Letestu added two goals and two assists as Edmonton cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their NHL Western Conference semifinal series.
Zach Kassian and Anton Slepychev also scored and Cam Talbot stopped 34 shots for the Oilers, who led 5-0 after the first period.
Rickard Rakell scored midway through the second period for Anaheim. Ducks goalie John Gibson was pulled after giving up three goals on six shots less than 8 1/2 minutes into the game. Jonathan Bernier came on and finished with 25 saves.
Game 7 is Wednesday night at Anaheim, with the winner advancing to face the Nashville Predators in the conference finals.