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Poehling's OT Winner Pushes Oilers to the Brink

Ducks rally past Oilers 4-3 in OT on Poehling's controversial goal. Anaheim leads first round series 3-1, one win from upsetting Edmonton.

2026-04-30T19:05:00+00:00
Oilers vs. Ducks | NHL Playoff Highlights | Game 4 | April 26, 2026

Poehling's OT Winner Pushes Oilers to the Brink

The Anaheim Ducks rallied to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead behind Ryan Poehling's controversial overtime goal.

Anaheim Ducks – Edmonton Oilers 4:3 OT (0:2, 2:0, 1:1 – 1:0)

Goals: 28. Gauthier (LaCombe, Killorn), 39. Granlund (Carlsson, Carlson), 54. Truchon-Viel (Carlson, LaCombe), 63. Poehling (McTavish) – 1. Janmark (Walman, Dickinson), 7. Nugent-Hopkins (Bouchard, McDavid), 64. Bouchard (McDavid, Draisaitl).

Goalies: Dostal – Skinner. Shots on goal: 39:27.

/series state: 3:1/

Edmonton's Fast Start, Anaheim's Comeback

Mattias Janmark and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gave Edmonton a 2-0 lead inside seven minutes. The Ducks answered hard in the second: Cutter Gauthier on the power play and Mikael Granlund tied it at 2-2.

Truchon-Viel's Lead, Bouchard's Reply

Brett Truchon-Viel put Anaheim ahead 3-2 in the third, only for Evan Bouchard — set up by McDavid and Draisaitl — to tie it late and force overtime.

Poehling: "I Had to See White Between the Puck and the Line"

Three minutes into the extra frame, Mason McTavish fed Poehling, who jammed the puck home from behind the net. After a lengthy video review, officials confirmed the goal. "I had to see white between the puck and the goal line when I was behind the net. Then everyone started celebrating," Poehling said. Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch disagreed: "I didn't see the puck cross the goal line. It was very close."

What It Means

{{homeTeam}} now leads 3-1 and travels to Edmonton for Game 5 with a chance to close out the McDavid-Draisaitl Oilers. Edmonton must win three straight to keep its season alive — starting Tuesday at Rogers Place.

Frequently Asked Questions

?What was the final score of Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Game 4?
Anaheim defeated Edmonton 4-3 in overtime at Honda Center.
?Who scored the overtime winner?
Ryan Poehling scored 3 minutes into overtime, assisted by Mason McTavish.
?Was Poehling's goal controversial?
Yes — after a lengthy video review the officials ruled the puck had crossed the line. Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch admitted: 'I didn't see the puck go over the line. It was very close.'
?Who scored for Edmonton?
Mattias Janmark, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard scored for the Oilers.
?What is the series score after Game 4?
Anaheim leads the best-of-seven Western Conference First Round series 3-1 and can close it out in Game 5.
?When is Game 5?
Game 5 is scheduled for April 28, 2026 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, where the Oilers face elimination.