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Mighty Ducks Roar Back from Two-Goal Disadvantage to Beat Oilers

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The Anaheim Mighty Ducks scored three consecutive goals in the third period to come from behind and beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in a high-scoring game at Edmonton. Terry Yake led the charge with a pair of goals, including the winner at 2:44 of the third period, as the Mighty Ducks improved to 22-32-4 and moved into a tie with San Jose for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Mighty Ducks' win marked their third straight victory over the Oilers, who now trail the fifth-place Mighty Ducks in the Pacific Division by 10 points.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Anaheim Mighty Ducks have won their past eight games outside the United States, with seven of those wins coming in Canada.
  • Terry Yake scored twice in the game, including the winner at 2:44 of the third period, to bring his season total to 18 goals.
  • Joe Sacco also scored two goals for the Mighty Ducks, including one at 5:45 of the third period.
  • The Mighty Ducks improved to 22-32-4, moving them into a tie with San Jose for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
  • Winnipeg Free Press reported that Gary Valk scored an empty-net goal with 14 seconds left to seal the victory for the Mighty Ducks.
  • The Mighty Ducks' victory marked their third straight win over the Edmonton Oilers.
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Mario Lemieux scored two goals in his second game since returning from back problems, helping the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0.
  • San Jose Mercury News reported that Sandis Ozolinsh scored with 1:59 remaining to lift the Sharks to their third successive victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
  • Dallas Morning News reported that Mike Modano scored two goals as the Dallas Stars won their sixth successive road game and continued a recent offensive barrage.
  • Miami Herald reported that Brian Benning and Bob Kudelski scored power-play goals and goalie Mark Fitzpatrick made 33 saves to lead the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

Statistics:

  • The Anaheim Mighty Ducks have won 6 of their last 8 games.
  • Terry Yake has scored 18 goals this season.
  • The Mighty Ducks are undefeated in their past 8 games outside the United States.
  • The team improved to 22-32-4 after the win.
  • The Mighty Ducks' road record is now 13-13-2.
  • The team is in a tie with San Jose for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

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