Edmonton Oilers

WATCH: Oilers stun the Ducks with Kasperi Kapanen winner

Published

April 21, 2026

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Edmonton Oilers right winger Kasperi Kapanen scored the game-winner with 1:54 left in the game to stun the Anaheim Ducks. It was Kapanen’s second goal of the game

KAPANEN SCORES IT AND THE OIL HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD 🔥🚨 pic.twitter.com/giE4QqhzUh

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The Oilers got out to a quick lead in the first period, with goals from Jason Dickinson and Kapanen to make it 2-0. However, the Ducks scored three unanswered in the second period, with Troy Terry scoring two and assisting on the other.

The Oilers didn’t give up. Dickinson scored his second goal of the game with 8:30 left to tie it at 3-3. Then, Kapanen was at the right place at the right time to bury his second goal, helping the Oilers go on to win 4-3.

Edmonton now holds a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 will be played on Wednesday, April 22, at 10 p.m. ET.

About the Author Published Apr 21, 2026

CAMERON JOYCE

Cameron Joyce is an NCAAF, NFL, NHL, and MLB beat writer for Ball Exclusives. Cameron also previously worked at The University of Alabama's newspaper, "The Crimson White," covering volleyball and baseball.