Overview
- Edmonton beat Anaheim 4-1 at home to extend the first-round series after racing to a 3-0 lead inside 11 minutes.
- Leon Draisaitl struck twice, first for the early 3-0 cushion and again in the second period for 4-1.
- Connor McDavid assisted on both goals after his status was uncertain until shortly before puck drop due to an injury.
- The victory sets up Game 6 in Anaheim, which Edmonton must win to keep its Stanley Cup hopes alive.
- Boston also stayed alive with a 2-1 overtime win in Buffalo, with Lukas Reichel not in the Bruins' lineup.