Jeff Skinner and former Duck Adam Henrique scored for the Oilers, who fell to 44-28-5. Goaltender Olivier Rodrigue made 18 saves in his first NHL start.

Edmonton struck first late in the opening period with a couple of Anaheim’s old friends right in the middle of the action. With the Ducks trying to evacuate the defensive zone, winger Corey Perry fed defenseman Jake Walman for a long shot from the point, which Henrique tipped past Dostal amongst traffic in the low slot.

Henrique, acquired by the Oilers from the Ducks at last season’s NHL Trade Deadline, has collected 11 goals and 11 assists in 76 games this season. Henrique departed Orange County ninth in club history in goals and as Anaheim’s all-time leader in shooting percentage.

Anaheim took control in the second period though, tying the game and then going ahead on a pair of perfectly placed shots by Gauthier.

The first came off a sweet setup pass from Carlsson, who knocked down an Edmonton breakout pass before delivering a cross-seam pass to Gauthier for a one-timer from the right circle past the sliding Rodrigue.