Anaheim opens its first-round series in Edmonton on Monday, April 20, 2026. Puck drop is listed for 10:00 p.m. ET at Rogers Place (the schedule widely shows 10:00 p.m. ET, not 10:10).
Edmonton closed the regular season second in the Pacific (93 points) and Anaheim third (92), so this is a tight 2 vs. 3 matchup where special teams and goaltending depth can swing Game 1.
The market has the Oilers favored at home, with a 6.5 total shaded to the over.
Odds & Game Info
One snapshot of the current betting menu (odds from Bet105).
| Item | Anaheim Ducks | Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Game time (ET) | 10:00 p.m. ET, April 20, 2026 | |
| Arena | Rogers Place (Edmonton, AB) | |
| Puck line | +1.5 (-154) | -1.5 (+126) |
| Moneyline | +151 | -173 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-128) | Under 6.5 (+104) |
Odds as of 10:03 a.m. ET on April 20, 2026.
Team Records
Regular-season results and recent form.
| Team | Record | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 43-33-6 | 2-6-2 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 41-30-11 | 6-2-2 |
Team Stats
Scoring, prevention, and special teams from the regular season.
| 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% |
Team stats reference: https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401869722
Recaps
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim finished 43-33-6 overall, including a 19-20-2 road record. The Ducks enter the playoffs cold by last-10 form (2-6-2) and with a profile that can leak chances if the penalty kill does not hold (76.4%).
Over the final week, Anaheim went 2-3 in its last five: W at NSH 5-4 (Apr. 16), L at MIN 3-2 (Apr. 14), L vs VAN 4-3 OT (Apr. 12), W vs SJ 6-1 (Apr. 9), L vs NSH 5-0 (Apr. 7). They also allowed 3.51 goals per game on the season, which raises the bar for their goaltending to be above-average in Game 1.
In net, Lukas Dostal (30-20-4, 3.10 GAA, .888 SV%) is the headliner, but no starter is confirmed here. Anaheim’s injury report lists Radko Gudas (D, day-to-day) and Ross Johnston (LW, day-to-day) with an estimated return date of Apr. 20.
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton finished 41-30-11 and was strong enough at home (22-14-5) to earn a higher seed despite a mid-pack goals-against rate overall (3.23 per game). The Oilers’ clear regular-season edge is a power play that ran at 30.6%, which is the most dangerous single-unit advantage in this series.
Edmonton’s last five were also 2-3: W vs VAN 6-1 (Apr. 16), L vs COL 2-1 SO (Apr. 13), L at LA 1-0 (Apr. 11), W at SJ 5-2 (Apr. 8), L at UTA 6-5 OT (Apr. 7). Even with some uneven results, they combined a higher scoring rate (3.44 GF/G) with strong shot suppression (26.7 shots allowed per game).
Goalie usage is a key handicap because Edmonton has multiple options listed: Tristan Jarry (18-9-3, 3.32 GAA, .882 SV%) and Connor Ingram (16-10-3, 2.60 GAA, .899 SV%) are both on the board, but no starter is confirmed. Edmonton’s injury report lists Jason Dickinson (C, day-to-day), Max Jones (LW, out), and Leon Draisaitl (C, IR-LT with an estimated return date of Apr. 20).
Matchup Keys
- Special teams gap: Edmonton PP (30.6%) vs Anaheim PK (76.4%) is the most lopsided unit-vs-unit matchup on the ice.
- Shot quality proxy via shot volume: Anaheim generates 30.8 shots for per game, but Edmonton allows just 26.7 shots against per game, a strong baseline for defensive control.
- Recent form: Oilers are 6-2-2 in their last 10; Ducks are 2-6-2, which matters more when the favorite is at home.
- Goaltending volatility: Anaheim’s season save rates are modest (.888 for Dostal), and Edmonton’s best-season line belongs to Ingram (2.60, .899). Starter confirmation is especially important before betting puck line or total.
- 5v5 share metrics: CF% and xGF% are not available in the team stat set used for this preview, so the read leans on scoring rates, shots for and against, and special teams.
Betting Trends
- Edmonton went 22-14-5 at home in the regular season.
- Anaheim went 19-20-2 on the road in the regular season.
- Edmonton’s power play finished at 30.6% (best-in-class rate for a single-game handicap).
- Anaheim’s penalty kill finished at 76.4%, and Edmonton’s scoring profile is built to punish that.
- Anaheim allowed 3.51 goals per game, the higher defensive-risk profile in this matchup.
- Edmonton allowed just 26.7 shots against per game, giving them a cleaner path to protect a lead if they get one.
- In their last five games entering the playoffs, both teams went 2-3 and each had three games reach 7+ total goals.
- Both teams last played on April 16, so neither side is in a back-to-back, and Edmonton stays home while Anaheim travels.
Best Bet
Over 6.5 (-128).
Edmonton’s 30.6% power play is a direct threat to push scoring above even a playoff-style baseline, especially versus Anaheim’s 76.4% penalty kill. At even strength, both teams carried regular-season scoring rates north of 3.2 goals per game, and Anaheim’s 3.51 goals allowed per game creates “one bad period” risk for an under ticket. If Edmonton confirms Connor Ingram (2.60 GAA, .899 SV%) as the starter, that slightly improves the under case, but it does not remove the special-teams ceiling.
Predicted Score
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Edmonton Oilers 4, Anaheim Ducks 3
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