NHL Playoffs
Ducks defeat Oilers 7-4 to take 2-1 series lead
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The Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 of their first-round NHL playoff series, seizing a 2-1 lead. Leo Carlsson scored a goal and added an assist, while Beckett Sennecke and Carlsson sealed the win with quick third-period goals. Connor McDavid recorded his first points of the series with a goal and an assist.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner scored his first NHL playoff hat trick in a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Coach John Tortorella strongly defended the player against long-standing criticism about his postseason performances.
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After a wild 9-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in game one, the Minnesota Wild will switch goaltenders for game two. Filip Gustavsson is set to start in place of Jesper Wallstedt. The change comes following Wallstedt's tough performance in the opener.
Jesper Wallstedt recorded 27 saves in his NHL playoff debut as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 6-1 on the road in Game 1 of their first-round series. The win gives Minnesota a 1-0 series lead. Wallstedt earned honors as the game's top player.
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The San Jose Sharks experienced a challenging week from March 13 to 20, 2026, marked by a three-game losing streak and a significant injury to rookie Igor Chernyshov. Their playoff hopes dimmed as they fell to sixth in the Pacific Division with a record of 32-29-6. Recent contract extensions provided some positive notes amid defensive struggles.