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Last updated: April 21, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL First Round Action

Leon Draisaitl returned to the lineup contributing two points as the Edmonton Oilers secured a narrow 4-3 victory in Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks, sealed when Kasperi Kapanen netted the go-ahead goal with just 1:54 remaining in the third period. Separately, the Dallas Stars corrected earlier playoff errors in their series by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in Game 1, learning from initial miscues to level their first-round matchup.