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Check-in each week for a slew of recurring segments focused on the past week around Oilersnation. Four games in and we are feeling… uneasy. Nervous, maybe?

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The Part of the Oilers’ Game No One Wants to See

The Anaheim Ducks’ OT goal that sealed the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 overtime defeat was dramatic and maybe a hair controversial, but that’s not the real problem.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 27

10 thoughts on the Oilers Game 4 loss

The Edmonton Oilers had won ten consecutive Game 4s until last night’s overtime loss in Anaheim. Now the Oilers trail 3-1 in the series and are in must-win territory.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Tristan Jarry News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry Addresses Controversial OT Goal After Game 4 Loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers handed Tristan Jarry his first start of the series in Game 4, and he responded with 34 saves on 38 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 27

It’s time for the NHL to introduce better goal-tracking technology

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink. They’re heading home down 3-1 to the Anaheim Ducks after dropping both games on the road. Anaheim is led by young talent, but built with experience.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Oilers Reactions Emerge After Controversial Game 4 OT Goal vs Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 on Sunday, despite holding both a 2-0 and 3-2 lead earlier in the night.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Oilers could benefit from a first-round exit

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after losing 4-3 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4. They look a step behind, and they are having a difficult time keeping up with the Ducks’ speed and relentless forecheck.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Has fatigue set in for the Edmonton Oilers?

Things are looking bleak for the two-time defending Western Conference champions. The Edmonton Oilers squandered a chance to tie their Pacific Division Semifinal against the Anaheim Ducks, blowing a pair of leads in Game 4 before ultimately losing on a controversial goal in overtime.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 27

Oilers on verge of elimination after blowing leads to Ducks

The Oilers are heading back to Edmonton facing elimination after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks in Game 4 on Sunday night in Anaheim, putting them behind 3-1 in this first-round series.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 27

Oilers stare down first round exit, Tristan Jarry gets the keys, and a tiny Kasperi Kapanen silver lining

Game 4 is always an intense one when you’ve got a 2-1 series on your hands. The Edmonton Oilers would either end up back in a tied situation with two of the next three games at home, or they’d have their backs against the wall with basically every stat stacked up against them.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Oil Rig / April 27

Edmonton Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch questions controversial Anaheim Ducks overtime goal

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves staring down elimination after a heartbreaking 4–3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night at Honda Center, with a series-tilting controversial goal.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27

Oilers on the Brink After Controversial OT Loss in Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers now find themselves one loss away from elimination after a crushing Game 4 overtime defeat to the Anaheim Ducks, falling behind 3-1 in the series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Ducks in Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers were defeated 4-3 in overtime by the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on Sunday (April 26).

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27

Connor McDavid Doesn’t Want to Talk About Himself with Oilers Down 3–1

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are already on the brink of elimination. A rough two-game trip to Anaheim that ended in a controversial Game 4 overtime loss has the back-to-back Western Conference champions on the ropes, down 3–1 heading back to Alberta.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 27

Was there enough proof puck crossed the line in Ducks OT winner over Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers put themselves in a position where a controversial call could put them on the ropes, and that’s exactly what happened Sunday night.

NHL News / ESPN / April 27

Oilers on brink after officials OK Ducks' OT goal

Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime -- a goal that required a lengthy review -- and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night at Honda Center.

Mattias Ekholm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm sounds off on controversial Game 4 ending vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 on Sunday night. As a result, Anaheim has now taken a 3-1 series lead. This was a very back-and-forth game that made for entertaining viewing.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Oilers Starting Tristan Jarry In Game 4

There’s more chaos coming from one of the most chaotic series from Round One of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. According to a report from Sportsnet, the Edmonton Oilers are switching to Tristan Jarry for a pivotal Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Curtis Lazar News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Oilers’ Curtis Lazar Could Be a Surprise X-Factor

It has been a far from ideal start to the postseason for the Edmonton Oilers. Between quickly falling behind the Anaheim Ducks, poor defence, and a couple of key injuries early on, there’s a lot going on.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 26

Edmonton Oilers Lacking Production from Star Players

The Edmonton Oilers are not seeing enough offensive production from the forwards who should be producing the most. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are all players you’d expect to be putting up a large number of points in the postseason, particularly in clutch situations.