BRANDON, Man. - Brett Pollock scored twice and set up one more as the Edmonton Oil Kings opened their Western Hockey League playoffs with a 4-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings on Thursday.

Tyler Robertson and Lane Bauer also scored for the Oil Kings, who lead the best-of-seven first-round matchup 1-0, while Dysin Mayo tacked on two helpers.

Peter Quenneville responded for the Wheat Kings.

Edmonton's Tristan Jarry made 25 saves for the win as Brandon's Jordan Papirny kicked out 30-of-34 shots in defeat.

The Oil Kings went 1 for 2 on the power play while the Wheat Kings scored once on four chances with the man advantage.

Brandon hosts Game 2 on Friday.