EDMONTON -- The cast of players is revolving. The opponents are different. Even the coach behind the Anaheim Ducks bench has changed.
But one thing remains surprisingly consistent. The specter of Game 6 hangs over the Ducks like a dark, forbidding cloud. On Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Ducks 7-1 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Second Round at Rogers Place. It is the first time in history the Ducks have allowed seven goals in a playoff game.
"They had three chances to score and they scored on their first three," Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said. "We weren't able to recover."
Ducks add to Game 6 history with loss to Oilers
Anaheim has failed to close out a series leading 3-2 in five straight seasons