Anaheim visits Edmonton for Game 2 of this first-round series with the Oilers up 1-0 after a 4-3 win on April 20. Edmonton is the stronger special-teams profile on paper, while Anaheim’s path usually starts with generating enough volume to keep games in the high-event range.
From a standings perspective, these teams finished right next to each other in the Pacific: Edmonton ended with 93 points and Anaheim with 92. Current form down the stretch favored Edmonton (6-2-2 last 10) while Anaheim stumbled (2-6-2 last 10).
The situational spot is clean for both sides: no travel and a normal one-day break between games, with both contests in Edmonton.
Odds & Game Info
One quick look at the current market from Bookmaker (puck line, moneyline, total).
| Info | Anaheim Ducks | Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Game time (ET) / Arena | 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) at Rogers Place (Edmonton, AB) | |
| Moneyline | +150 | -182 |
| Spread (Puck line) | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+122) |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-144) | Under 6.5 (+118) |
| Odds timestamp | Odds as of 10:08 AM ET on April 22, 2026. | |
| Goalie notes (season) | Lukas Dostal: 30-20-4, 3.10 GAA, .888 SV% Ville Husso: 10-8-2, 3.25 GAA, .884 SV% | Connor Ingram: 16-10-3, 2.60 GAA, .899 SV% Tristan Jarry: 18-9-3, 3.32 GAA, .882 SV% |
| Injuries (notable) | Ross Johnston (LW): day-to-day (Apr 22) | Adam Henrique (C): out (est. Apr 24) Max Jones (LW): out (est. May 9) |
Team Records
This table captures overall results, recent form, and what each team has been at home/away.
| Team | Record | Home / Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 43-33-6 (92 pts) | Home: 24-13-4 | Away: 19-20-2 | 2-6-2 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 41-30-11 (93 pts) | Home: 22-14-5 | Away: 19-16-6 | 6-2-2 |
Team Stats
Here are the core scoring, special teams, and shot-rate indicators for both clubs.
| Team | Goals per game | Goals allowed per game | Power play % | Penalty kill % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 3.23 | 3.51 | 18.6% | 76.4% |
| Edmonton Oilers | 3.44 | 3.23 | 30.6% | 77.8% |
Recaps
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim dropped Game 1 in Edmonton 4-3, and the defensive baseline remains the biggest issue: 3.51 goals allowed per game across the regular season. The Ducks do bring volume (30.8 shots for per game) and that keeps their scoring floor viable even in a road playoff game.
Down the stretch, Anaheim’s results tailed off (2-6-2 last 10), and the road profile was below average (19-20-2). If the Ducks are chasing the game, their power play (18.6%) needs to finish at a better rate than it did in the regular season.
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton’s Game 1 win fits the broader profile: the Oilers are built to swing games on special teams, finishing the season at 30.6% on the power play. They also paired that with strong shot suppression (26.7 shots against per game), which matters in a series where Anaheim’s most consistent edge is volume.
Form entering the series was solid (6-2-2 last 10), and the home record (22-14-5) gives Edmonton a meaningful last change and matchup edge again in Game 2.
Matchup Keys
- Special teams gap: Edmonton PP 30.6% vs Anaheim PK 76.4% is the cleanest mismatch on the board.
- Game environment points to goals: Anaheim games average 6.74 total goals by combining their GF/G (3.23) and GA/G (3.51); Edmonton’s combine to 6.67 (3.44 + 3.23).
- Shot rates: Anaheim generates 30.8 SF/G; Edmonton allows 26.7 SA/G, so the Ducks need to win quality if raw volume gets trimmed.
- Recent form split: Edmonton 6-2-2 last 10 vs Anaheim 2-6-2 last 10, and Anaheim’s slide came with a negative goal differential (273 GF, 288 GA).
- Rest and travel are neutral: Game 1 and Game 2 are both in Edmonton with a standard one-day break.
Betting Trends
- Edmonton finished the regular season 22-14-5 at home.
- Anaheim finished the regular season 19-20-2 on the road.
- Edmonton is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games.
- Anaheim is 2-6-2 in its last 10 games.
- Edmonton scores 3.44 goals per game and Anaheim allows 3.51 goals per game.
- Anaheim scores 3.23 goals per game and Edmonton allows 3.23 goals per game.
- Edmonton’s power play (30.6%) is operating at an elite regular-season rate.
- Both teams played a 7-goal Game 1 (Edmonton 4, Anaheim 3), putting immediate pressure on a 6.5 total.
Best Bet
Over 6.5 (-144). Anaheim’s defensive number (3.51 goals allowed per game) plus Edmonton’s power-play efficiency (30.6%) creates a high-leverage scoring path even if 5-on-5 tightens up in the playoffs. The baseline scoring rates also support it: Edmonton games and Anaheim games both land in the mid-6s when you combine goals for and goals allowed. With no travel and no back-to-back fatigue, pace and execution should be steadier than a typical late-season spot.
Predicted Score
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Edmonton Oilers 4, Anaheim Ducks 3
References
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