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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT

sportsApr 23, 20261550

Cutter Gauthier scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with under five minutes left, as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4. Goalie Lukas Dostal earned his first career Stanley Cup Playoff win and Anaheim recorded its first playoff victory since 2017. In Dallas, Jason Robertson set a new Stars playoff record while the Stars edged the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime. Both results shift momentum in their first-round series and set the stage for pivotal Games 3 and 4 on the road.

Key Highlights

Cutter Gauthier scored twice including the go-ahead goal with under five minutes.
Anaheim beat Edmonton 6-4 for its first playoff win since 2017.
Dallas won 4-3 in double overtime against Minnesota as Jason Robertson set a Stars record.
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espnpressroom.comRecord setter! ESPN opens 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with three most-watched First Round games on cable ever, excluding game 7’sthesportingtribune.comDucks rally from blown lead for first playoff win in 9 years, tie series in Edmontonoilerhockey.comJason Robertson sets new Stars record with scorching playoff streak - OilerHockey

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