| Moneyline Pick | Edmonton Oilers |
| Player Prop | Connor McDavid over 1.5 points |
| Same Game Parlay | Over 5.5 goals + Connor McDavid over 0.5 points + Mikael Granlund over 0.5 points |
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Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, 10 PM EDT
- Arena: Rogers Place
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Last match: Anaheim Ducks 2-4 Edmonton Oilers (March 28, 2026, 2025-26 NHL regular season)
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers and Ducks finished the 2025-26 NHL regular season close in the standings. Edmonton caught fire in the second half of the campaign, going W6, L2, OT2 in their last 10 games to secure fifth place in the Western Conference with a W41, L30, OT11 record and 93 points.
Their offence carried them, ranking second in the West with 282 goals scored.
The Ducks, meanwhile, finished seventh in the Western Conference with 92 points (W43, L33, OT6), tied with the Utah Mammoth.
Goodnight, Oil Country 🔧🦺 #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/WZTsM593SH
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 17, 2026
However, unlike the Oilers, Anaheim faltered down the stretch and won just two of their last 10 outings (W2, L6, OT2). Their scoring numbers were also far from ideal, as they were one of only two playoff teams in the West to allow more goals (288) than they scored (273).
The Ducks ranked 29th in goals allowed per game (3.51), and those defensive issues could prove costly against the Oilers, who finished sixth in the NHL in scoring with 3.44 goals per game. With the stronger attack and home-ice advantage, Edmonton should have enough to open the series with a win.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Connor McDavid over 1.5 points
If the Oilers are going to open this series with a win at home, they’ll need Connor McDavid to be at his best.
The star playmaker led the league in points during the regular season and closed it out with a four-assist performance against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
McDavid not only racked up 48 goals and 90 assists in the regular season, but he’s also been dominant against the Ducks throughout his career, tallying 18 goals, 44 assists, and a plus-minus of +21 in 34 meetings.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Over 5.5 goals + Connor McDavid over 0.5 points + Mikael Granlund over 0.5 points
Even though playoff encounters tend to be low-scoring, don’t expect that to be the case here.
The Oilers boasted one of the league’s most potent offences all season, and they should wreak havoc against a subpar Ducks goaltending that allowed the fourth-most goals per game in the regular season.
Additionally, all three regular-season meetings between these clubs produced at least six goals.
ELITE COMPANY FOR MCDAVID!! 👏
Connor McDavid is the fourth player to win at least six Art Ross Trophies! #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/uhNARKVYzB
— NHL (@NHL) April 17, 2026
If this turns into a high-scoring matchup, expect two of the most dangerous offensive players on the ice to make an impact. Connor McDavid needs no introduction, given his elite scoring ability, and he’s pretty much a lock to crack the scoresheet after averaging 1.68 points per game in the regular season.
For the Ducks, Mikael Granlund is likely to be the key attacking outlet against the Oilers’ defence. He finished the regular season in strong form, recording six assists over his final five outings and tallying 41 points in 58 appearances overall.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Team News
Edmonton Oilers Team News
The biggest question surrounding the Oilers is whether Leon Draisaitl will be available, as the German forward has been sidelined since March 15 with a lower-body injury. The star playmaker might not be ready for Monday’s clash, but he’s expected to return at some point during the series.
Jason Dickinson (leg) is also questionable for Game 1 as he nears a return. Max Jones (lower body) will miss this series, though he could be available later in the playoffs. Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) is out until next season.
Anaheim Ducks Team News
The Ducks will make late decisions on Radko Gudas (lower body) and Ross Johnston (lower body), as both remain questionable.
Jansen Harkins (hand) is working his way back from injury and won’t be available for Game 1, although he could return later in the series. The lone confirmed absence is goaltender Petr Mrazek, who will miss the team’s entire playoff run due to a hip injury.
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks: Where to Watch (Canada)
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