Oilers Handle Ducks, Keep Heat on Knights in Pacific

Oilers Handle Ducks, Keep Heat on Knights in Pacific
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) moves the puck against Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (21) during the first period at Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif., on April 5, 2023. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Klim Kostin had a goal and an assist and Jack Campbell made 27 saves as the visiting Edmonton Oilers earned their sixth straight win, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 on Wednesday night.

Nick Bjugstad and Zach Hyman also scored for Edmonton (47–23–9, 103 points), which closed to within one-point of Pacific Division-leading Vegas (48–22–8, 104 points). The Golden Knights have four games remaining compared to three for the Oilers.