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April 17, 2026

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The Edmonton Oilers clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a dominant 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, highlighted by Matt Savoie's first NHL hat trick. Connor McDavid contributed significantly with four assists, bringing his season total to 138 points, securing his sixth Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer, according to Daily Faceoff.

The Oilers will face the Anaheim Ducks in the playoffs, marking their first postseason meeting since 2017, as noted by CBS Sports. The team has dealt with injuries but remains optimistic, with Leon Draisaitl's status uncertain as he resumes skating, as reported by The Hockey Writers.

With Canadian teams collectively vying to end a 32-year Stanley Cup drought, the Oilers aim to break through after falling short in consecutive finals against the Florida Panthers in recent seasons.

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