Why did Ducks’ OT goal get reviewed?

What happened in Oilers–Ducks Game 4’s overtime

The Ducks took Game 4 against the Oilers on a controversial overtime winner, pulling Edmonton to the brink in the first-round series.

The deciding moment

Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the play required a lengthy review. The review focused on whether the puck had crossed the goal line—one of the key factors behind why the goal became the center of postgame debate.

Why the review mattered

Edmonton entered the night looking to tie the series, but Anaheim’s winning goal after review gave the Ducks a 3–1 series lead, moving the matchup one step closer to a potential series-clinching Game 5.

What players and coaches said afterward

Connor McDavid addressed the loss and specifically discussed his perspective on the overtime sequence, reflecting how costly the reviewed moment was for the Oilers.

Why this is high impact

This isn’t just a one-goal outcome—it swings the series momentum. With the Ducks up 3–1, Edmonton’s margin for error is effectively gone, and the reviewed goal becomes a defining storyline for how Game 4 was decided.

• Poehling scored early in OT (2:29)
• The goal required a lengthy review
• Edmonton is now forced into a must-win situation due to the series swing

In a postseason series already packed with tension, the overtime review provided both the dramatic finale and the central point of disagreement.