Mintyukov Drives Duck Offensive
Pavel Mintyukov was the standout performer for the visiting Anaheim Ducks, recording two goals to help secure a 5-4 victory over the host Edmonton Oilers on Friday at Rogers Place. The Ducks capitalized on their power-play efficiency and sustained pressure to take the lead in the second period, while the Oilers relied on Connor McDavid’s playmaking to keep the contest close until the final minutes.
Early Exchange and Second-Period Surge
The game began with a quick exchange of goals. Cutter Gauthier opened the scoring for Anaheim with a snap shot, assisted by Jackson LaCombe and Leo Carlsson. Evan Bouchard answered for Edmonton with a wrist shot, setting up a 1-1 tie.
The momentum shifted decisively in the second period when Connor McDavid scored a batted goal for the Oilers, assisted by Leon Draisaitl and Mattias Ekholm, to make it 2-1.
However, the Ducks responded with a flurry of three unanswered goals. Pavel Mintyukov first tied the game with a wrist shot, assisted by Beckett Sennecke and Drew Helleson. Mintyukov then added his second goal of the night to give Anaheim a 3-2 lead, with assists from Judd Caulfield and Mikael Granlund.
Beckett Sennecke extended the advantage to 4-2 with a wrist shot, assisted by Tristan Luneau and Mintyukov.
