Kasperi Kapanen Scores With 1:54 Left and the Oilers Survive a Collapse Against Anaheim

The Edmonton Oilers just gave everyone in the building a heart attack. After squandering a two-goal lead, they clawed their way back to edge the visiting Anaheim Ducks 4-3 with Kasperi Kapanen netted his second goal of the game with 1:54 remaining in the third period.

This is the kind of game that defines a team's character. Up two goals, Edmonton had control. Then it slipped away. The Ducks mounted a comeback that had to feel like a punch to the gut for the home side. But instead of folding, the Oilers found another gear when it mattered most. Kapanen, who was already in the scoresheet earlier, delivered the dagger late to seal the recovery.

These are the wins you remember in April. Not because they're pretty, but because they show what a team is made of. Edmonton had every reason to panic down the stretch. Instead, they responded with a clutch goal that stopped Anaheim's momentum cold and sent the Oilers home with the two points.

Next up for Edmonton: another chance to build on this grit and keep the momentum rolling.

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