Oilers post-Christmas California swing brings home 1 out of a potential 6 points, a loss to a division rival for 2 place, and a two lackluster performances by Oilers goaltending.
Oilers took a first period lead in Anaheim versus Ducks, Draisaitl and Bouchard 2-0 Oilers; Gauthier of Anaheim scores his fifth of the season to make it 2-1, Second period, Oilers' Draisaitl scores -- 3-1;
Third period Ducks tie the game and win 5-3 in the end by scoring 4 unanswered goals (one in the empty net).
