Ducks Beat Flames 5-3 Behind Third-Period Comeback
The Anaheim Ducks scored three unanswered third-period goals to erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Friday at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Former Canuck Vasily Podkolzin has more than found a home in Edmonton
Vasily Podkolzin, the former 10th‑overall pick the Canucks dealt to Edmonton in August 2024 for a 2025 fourth‑rounder, has blossomed into a first‑line power forward on the Oilers. At 25, he has posted career‑high tallies — 24 points in 2024‑25, 37 in 2025‑26 and 14 in just 17 games this season — and even earned a rare “one‑man fight” penalty after defending teammate Connor McDavid against the Ducks. McDavid praised Podkolzin’s grit, and analysts credit skill‑coach Ned Lukacevic for polishing his shooting and board play. Meanwhile, Vancouver’s trade back‑fire is evident: the pick they reclaimed was used to acquire Evander Kane, who now plans to leave for the KHL. The Oilers, eager to snap a two‑game skid, face the Canucks Saturday night in a high‑octane rematch.
The Flames are inching a little bit closer to full health
Before Friday’s showdown with the Anaheim Ducks, Flames head coach Ryan Huska updates the media on the recovery of three key forwards. Jonathan Huberdeau, who underwent hip resurfacing in March, moved from a yellow non‑contact jersey to a regular one on Oct. 24, signaling progress though no return date is set. Sam Honzek, sidelined by a lower‑body issue, has been skating on his own for the past five days and is back on the ice. Brennan Othmann, injured against Edmonton, remains “day‑to‑day‑ish” but is participating in practice. Both Huberdeau and Honzek sit on the injury reserve list, requiring roster moves when they’re cleared.
Did Oilers' McDavid Overreact To Helleson And Ducks Incident?
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid wasn't too pleased about the hit he took into the net from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson. But is McDavid's response a bit of an overreaction?
GDB 18.0: Oilers look to get back in the win column against struggling Canucks (9PM MT, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers (11-3-3, 25 points) aim to snap a two‑game losing streak against the league‑worst Vancouver Canucks (3-14-1, 7 points) on Saturday at 9 PM MT. While Edmonton leads the Pacific Division and boasts a 33.9% power‑play and 4.12 goals per game, Vancouver is mired in a -30 goal differential, allowing 4.61 goals per game and posting a 63.3% penalty‑kill. The article warns the Oilers not to underestimate a struggling opponent and stresses discipline after taking seven penalties against Anaheim. A win could halt the skid and keep Edmonton atop the standings.
Beyond the Boxscore: Flames get hemmed in, lose to Ducks 5-3
The Calgary Flames slip 5-3 to the Anaheim Ducks after surrendering a 3-0 lead. Calgary dominates the first period with three goals and a 6‑3 five‑on‑five high‑danger chance edge, but the Ducks storm back, out‑shooting the Flames in the final 40 minutes and posting a 3‑9 high‑danger chance deficit for Calgary. Dustin Wolf makes a crucial save before Cutter Gauthier scores the game‑winner with under two minutes left. Highlights include William Stromgren’s first NHL goal and Joel Hanley’s bench goal, while Zayne Parekh registers two assists and a strong xG performance. Defensive lapses from the Pospisil trio and overall top‑nine struggles are noted.
Pre-Scout: Another round of frantic Oilers-Canucks hockey? Or a structured response from both?
The Edmonton Oilers fell 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, snapping a 6-1-1 run in the Pacific Division and extending their slump to four losses in seven games. Despite a strong special‑teams showing—two power‑play goals, two shorthanded goals and a 6‑for‑8 penalty kill—Edmonton never found rhythm at even strength, allowing the Ducks to control the game. Connor McDavid posted another four‑point night, while Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each hit their 14th and 10th goals of the season, joining a trio that hasn’t reached 30 points each in the first 17 games since the 1995‑96 Penguins. Coach Mike Babcock points to defensive lapses and questionable line choices, especially rookie Owen Michaels, as key issues heading into the upcoming homestand.
On 15 minutes notice, Flames defender Joel Hanley was thrown into the deep end against Anaheim
Calgary Flames defenseman Joel Hanley, a healthy scratch in 15 of the first 16 games of the 2026‑27 season, gets called into action just 15 minutes before warm‑ups when Kevin Bahl is sidelined with a lower‑body injury. Thrust onto the top pairing with Simon Nemec against the Anaheim Ducks, Hanley scores his first goal since April 2025, though Calgary falls 5‑3. He logs 16:42 of ice time, contributes offensively, but also watches two Ducks goals. Coach Ryan Huska commends Hanley’s quick readiness as the Flames prepare to host the Flyers Sunday.
Instant Reaction: Flames return home, let win slip away against Anaheim
The Calgary Flames squander a 3‑1 first‑period lead to fall 5‑3 to the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 7, 2026, ending their three‑game road trip with a home loss. William Stromgren opened scoring, followed by goals from Joel Hanley, Joel Farabee and a power‑play marker by Matt Coronato’s draw. Anaheim answered with Jeff Malott, Tristan Luneau and Leo Carlsson, then pulled ahead late as Cutter Gauthier’s one‑timer and an empty‑net by Nikita Nesterenko sealed the win. The Ducks switched to goalie Ville Husso after the first period and used aggressive forechecking to overtake Calgary in the second and third periods.
Wayne Gretzky impressed by Connor McDavid’s ‘remarkable’ 217-point pace
Wayne Gretzky praised Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid after his four‑point night in a 5‑4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, calling the young star’s performance “remarkable.” Gretzky highlighted McDavid’s 10 goals and 44 points in 17 games, a 2.59‑point‑per‑game pace that could total 217 points—enough to eclipse Gretzky’s 215‑point season record. McDavid has scored in every game, logged multiple five‑point outings, and posted career‑best defensive metrics (1.81 goals‑against per hour, 2.01 expected goals‑against per hour). Gretzky also lauded McDavid’s leadership and his drive to bring a Stanley Cup to Edmonton.
Will 97 Catch 99 This Season? Wayne Gretzky on Connor McDavid's Chase of History
TORONTO - Connor McDavid is up to 44 points through 17 games after a four-point performance in the Oilers' game against the Ducks on Thursday night.
Should Ducks’ Helleson have been penalized for hit on Oilers’ McDavid?
McDavid had a goal and three assists but the Oilers lost 5-4 to the Ducks Thursday.
Flames Game Day 17: Returning home to host the Ducks (7pm ABT, SNW)
The Calgary Flames (7‑8‑1, 15 points) host the Anaheim Ducks (8‑7‑1, 17 points) at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the venue’s final game, with a chance to push the Flames back to a .500 record. Starting goaltender Dustin Wolf returns, backed by Devin Cooley after injury, while the Ducks start Lukas Dostal after a 5‑4 win in Edmonton. Both teams are missing key forwards, and the matchup features the Flames’ new Hometown Remix jerseys. The game airs at 7 p.m. ABT on Sportsnet West, with pre‑ and post‑game shows on the Barn Burner YouTube channel.
3 Takeaways From the Oilers’ 5-4 Loss to the Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 5-4 at Rogers Place on Thursday (Nov. 5) night. Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisiatl, Kasperi Kapanen and Connor…
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid Criticizes On-Ice Officials After A Dangerous Hit: The Hockey News Morning Skate
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Michael Augello and Michael Traikos break down the Montreal Canadiens' 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth, the Edmonton Oilers' penalty-filled 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks.
An Evan Bouchard silver lining, Matt Tomkins back in Oilers’ net, and the refs lost the plot
The Oilers fell 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place on Nov. 6, 2026, despite a late rally that erased a three‑goal deficit. Evan Bouchard shines with his second goal and a third‑period assist, marking his 10th goal and 30th point of the season – third‑best in the league – while the author defends his Norris candidacy. Backup goalie Matt Tomkins, thrust into the crease after Jarry’s illness, makes 16 saves on 21 shots but cannot stave off seven Ducks power‑play chances. The post also lambasts the officials after a chaotic Podkolzin/Helleson incident that resulted in multiple penalties and a ejection.
Oilers star Connor McDavid calls out ‘dangerous’ hit after tight loss to Ducks
In a 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place on Nov. 6, 2026, Oilers captain Connor McDavid called out a "dangerous" shoulder-to-shoulder hit by Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson that sent him crashing into the left goalpost. McDavid, who previously suffered a broken collarbone (2015‑16) and a PCL tear (2019) from similar hits, returned to play after a brief evaluation and still posted a goal and three assists, extending his point streak to 17 games (44 points in 16 games). Teammate Vasily Podkolzin fought Helleson, earning a game‑misconduct ejection, and the two penalties helped fuel the Ducks’ power‑play goals.
The Day After 17.0: McDavid fumes over ‘dangerous’ hit in Oilers’ loss to Ducks
Connor McDavid erupts after a dangerous hit by Anaheim defender Drew Helleson in the Oilers’ 5‑4 loss on November 5, 2026. The collision sent McDavid crashing into the net post, recalling past injuries, and sparked a brief altercation that saw teammate Vasily Podkolzin ejected. After returning, McDavid delivered a thunderous hit on Ducks centre Leo Carlsson and contributed a shorthanded goal, an assist and a key play in the comeback attempt. He urged the NHL to treat net‑area hits like wall hits, calling for stricter penalties. Despite the chaos—including 23:47 of special‑team play—the Oilers, atop the Pacific Division, absorb the defeat but send a clear warning to opponents.
Instant reaction: Oilers drop fiery 5-4 decision to Ducks amid penalty parade
The Edmonton Oilers fall 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 6, slipping to an 11-3-3 record after a penalty‑laden contest. The Ducks jump out early, scoring on a power play before Cutter Gauthier’s first‑period goal. Connor McDavid equalizes, then nets his 10th of the season on the penalty kill to give Edmonton a 2-1 lead, but Pavel Mintyukov and Beckett Sennecke fire back, pushing the Ducks to a 5-2 advantage. Kapanen’s power‑play strike and Draisaitl’s late one‑timer narrow the gap, but the Ducks hold on. McDavid records three assists, extending his 17‑game point streak to 44 points, while Bouchard also hits double‑digit goals.
Oilers’ Podkolzin given only fighting major in scrap against Ducks
Podkolzin was involved in an altercation with Anaheim’s Drew Helleson, but was the only one given a major penalty.
Oilers’ Connor McDavid goes down with injury scare after net collision in Ducks game
Connor McDavid sustains a scare after colliding with the net following a hit by Ducks defender Drew Helleson during Thursday’s Western Conference matchup at Rogers Place. The Oilers’ captain briefly leaves the ice, exchanges words with Helleson, and returns to spark Edmonton’s offense, posting an assist on Evan Bouchard’s goal and scoring the go‑ahead marker to keep his NHL‑leading 42 points (32 assists, 10 goals) intact. Despite McDavid’s heroics, the Ducks surge ahead 5-2 in the third period. McDavid finishes the night with points in all 17 games this season, underscoring his impact even in a loss.
Oilers’ Podkolzin ejected for defending McDavid in heated first period against Ducks
In the opening period of the Oilers‑Ducks clash at Rogers Place, Connor McDavid is hit by Anaheim defender Drew Helleson, prompting a furious response. Lineman Vasily Podkolzin storms the ice, fights Helleson and receives a five‑minute major, a two‑minute instigator minor and a game misconduct from referee Cody Beach. The melee spirals, with fights involving Leon Draisaitl, Max Jones, Kasperi Kapanen and Pavel Mintyukov, while both teams rack up 41 penalty minutes. Despite the chaos, Evan Bouchard scores a power‑play goal with 18 seconds left in the first, tying the game at 1‑1.
GDB 17.0: Oilers need to keep pounding the Pacific Division against Ducks (7 PM, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers aim to extend their flawless 6-0-1 Pacific Division run against the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 5, 2026. Edmonton sits 11-2-3 overall, boasting the league’s second‑most points (25) and a 33.9% power‑play, while the Ducks lag at 22nd in scoring and 25th in goals‑against. Key notes: Tristan Jarry is out sick, Matt Tomkins starts in his hometown; Cutter Gauthier continues his historic streak with two power‑play goals in three straight games and back‑to‑back hat tricks. The preview predicts a 5‑2 Oilers win, with Connor McDavid posting another multi‑point night and Evan Bouchard setting a rookie defenseman points record.
Dissecting what Canucks’ Elias Pettersson is doing right to lead NHL in puck battles won
Elias Pettersson, the 6‑foot‑2, 176‑lb Canucks forward, now leads the NHL in "puck battles won," a new micro‑stat that measures how often a player takes a contested puck and keeps possession for his team. Despite criticism of his size and skating, Pettersson’s hockey IQ and fit in Manny Malhotra’s system let him out‑maneuver opponents, as highlighted in recent games against the Ducks where he won multiple battles on both ends of the ice. The article explains why this analytics‑driven metric matters more than traditional hits or blocks and argues that Pettersson’s intangibles are fueling Vancouver’s resurgence.
Oilers injury update: Jarry sick; Levi, Hyman look ‘ready,’ according to Babcock
Mike Babcock confirms goaltender Tristan Jarry missed Thursday’s skate due to illness, not injury, elevating Matt Tomkins to his second Oiler start against the Anaheim Ducks. Devon Levi and Zach Hyman appear ready after backup and 13th‑forward skates, respectively. Tomkins, who posted a 3.00 GAA and .901 save percentage in seven NHL starts, will make his first home appearance. Coach noted only minor lineup tweaks, with Trent Frederic back on a defensive pair and Jake Walman logging limited ice time. Babcock emphasized the team’s focus on sustainable play ahead of the Pacific Division matchup.
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