The Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers have combined for 10 goals through the first two periods of play, putting the matchup on the verge of setting a new scoring high for the current postseason. According to Elliotte Friedman (per @FriedgeHNIC), the double-digit total after just 40 minutes of action is nearly unprecedented in this year's playoff run.
The current record for the most goals scored in a single game during these playoffs is 11. That mark was set previously in Game 3 of this series, a contest in which the Ducks defeated the Oilers with a final score of 7-4. With one full period of regulation remaining tonight, the two teams are only one goal away from tying that record and two goals away from eclipsing it entirely.
The offensive explosion tonight highlights the high-powered nature of the series between these two rivals. Both teams have struggled to contain opposing shooters, leading to a rapid-fire scoring pace that has kept fans on the edge of their seats. As the game enters the third period, all eyes are on the scoreboard to see if this matchup will officially become the highest-scoring game of the playoffs.
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