| Moneyline Pick | Edmonton Oilers |
| Player Prop | Connor McDavid over 1.5 points |
| Same Game Parlay | Over 5.5 goals + Kasperi Kapanen over 0.5 goals + Cutter Gauthier over 0.5 goals |
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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10 PM EDT
- Arena: Rogers Place
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Last match: Edmonton Oilers 3-4 Anaheim Ducks (April 26, 2026, 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs)
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have their backs against the wall ahead of Game 5, trailing 3-1 in the series and riding a three-game losing streak. What’s even more worrying is that two of those defeats have come by two or more goals, highlighting issues at both ends of the ice, particularly their inability to capitalise on Anaheim’s defensive struggles.
The Ducks were among the weakest defensive teams in the regular season, ranking fourth in most goals allowed (GA: 288), while the Oilers scored the seventh-most goals with 282. That alone means Edmonton should have an edge on offence, but they have yet to translate it into results in this series.
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📻: @CHED880#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/Pgt6s2fhgv— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 27, 2026
Home ice should work in the Oilers’ favour, as they posted a W22, L14, OT5 record at Rogers Place.
However, defensive inefficiency has been a major issue, as they’ve struggled to contain the Ducks’ power play, allowing goals on exactly 50% of their power-play opportunities. Improving in that area could be decisive, given Edmonton’s offensive firepower.
The Ducks have looked better than expected offensively, but at some point, they should regress to the mean – and to the numbers they posted during the regular season.
The Oilers should use their home-ice advantage to remain alive in the series and get the win here against an Anaheim defence that has outperformed its baseline in the playoffs.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Connor McDavid over 1.5 points
McDavid has been one of the biggest disappointments in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs so far. After leading the regular season in points with 138, an average of 1.68 per game, he has been limited to just four points (one goal, three assists) and a minus-3 rating in the series. The Ducks have done an excellent job of containing him.
That one time Connor McDavid tried to cheat in overtime by holding Nathan MacKinnon’s stick but instead quickly found out why you don’t play with the Dogg.pic.twitter.com/Vfmhte1Dpc
— Avalanche Forever (@citchmook) April 13, 2026
However, his performances have been trending in the right direction, and with the team’s backs against the wall, he should step up as the Oilers look to end their three-game losing skid. Edmonton need him to be at his best, and McDavid tends to deliver when the stakes are at their highest.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Over 5.5 goals + Kasperi Kapanen over 0.5 goals + Cutter Gauthier over 0.5 goals
One trend that has been noticeable in this series is that most games have been high-scoring, with each producing at least seven goals. Given that both offences are far better than the respective defences, another goal-heavy contest seems likely. Edmonton need to deliver their best offensive performance of the series to stay alive.
This outlook aligns with backing two of the most productive players in the matchup to find the net again: Kasperi Kapanen for the Oilers and Cutter Gauthier for the Ducks.
Oliver Kapanen’s “high sticking” penalty. pic.twitter.com/HokNtblT72
— Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) April 27, 2026
Despite co-existing in an offence where McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are the go-to scoring weapons, it’s Kapanen who has been the most productive scorer for Edmonton with four goals in the series.
As for the Ducks, Gauthier, who led the team in regular-season goals with 41, has already found the back of the net three times in this matchup. Both are strong candidates to find the back of the net once again here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Team News
Anaheim Ducks Team News
The Ducks won’t have Petr Mrazek available for the entire playoff run due to a hip problem. Several players are listed as day-to-day, including Radko Gudas (lower body), Jansen Harkins (hand), and Ross Johnston (lower body). Their availability will be determined closer to game time.
Edmonton Oilers Team News
The Oilers are lacking depth in the centre position, but they could get a boost, as both Adam Henrique (lower body) and Colton Dach (illness) are listed day-to-day. They will be assessed closer to the puck drop to determine their availability. Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) and Max Jones (lower body) are out.
Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers: Where to Watch (Canada)
- Watch on CBC, SN, TVAS
- Stream on Sportsnet+, TVAS+
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