 The Flyers posted a 4–1 victory to open the series.Edmonton coach Glen Sather was reportedly so disappointed with his team's performance that he burned the game videotapes after watching them.Wayne Gretzky's first goal of the series late in the second period snapped a 1–1 tie, and Dave Hunter added an insurance empty-netter and the Oilers drew even in the series with a 3–1 win.