The Anaheim Ducks travel north to face the Edmonton Oilers in a Pacific Division showdown that pits Anaheim’s resurgent offense against Edmonton’s high-powered attack. The Ducks, winners of four of their last five, have relied on timely scoring from young talents like Beckett Sennecke and a solid defensive structure to climb into playoff contention. The Oilers, holding a slight edge in the division standings, boast elite firepower with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the charge, but they’ve shown vulnerability in close games. With injuries impacting both sides—particularly Anaheim’s forward depth—this could be a fast-paced, high-scoring affair if the Oilers’ power play clicks. Expect key battles in the neutral zone and around the nets, where goaltending could decide the outcome in what might be a statement game for Anaheim’s rebuild.
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET (6:30 PM MT local time)
Broadcast: Available on Prime Video, Sportsnet (Oilers), and Bally Sports SoCal (Ducks); streaming via ESPN+
Recent Team Forms
The Ducks are on a hot streak, while the Oilers have been steady but vulnerable in tight contests.
Anaheim Ducks (Last 5 Games: 4-1-0):
Jan 24 at Calgary Flames: W 4-3 (OT) – Beckett Sennecke’s hat trick fueled a comeback
Jan 22 vs. Seattle Kraken: W 3-2 – Strong defensive stand in the third.
Jan 20 vs. Vancouver Canucks: W 5-2 – Balanced attack with contributions from young forwards.
Jan 18 at San Jose Sharks: W 4-1 – Dominant performance.
Jan 16 vs. Los Angeles Kings: L 2-4 – Defensive lapses cost them.
Averaging 3.6 goals for and 2.4 against; 7-2-1 in last 10, with a 25% power play efficiency and .915 save percentage boosting the surge
Edmonton Oilers (Last 5 Games: 3-1-1):
Jan 24 vs. Washington Capitals: W (projected strong win based on trends).
Jan 22 at New York Islanders: L 3-4 (OT) – Fell short in extra time.
Jan 20 vs. Calgary Flames: W 4-2 – McDavid’s multi-point game.
Jan 18 at Vancouver Canucks: W 5-3 – Offensive explosion.
Jan 16 vs. Seattle Kraken: L 1-2 (SO) – Close loss.
Averaging 3.4 goals for and 2.8 against; 6-3-1 in last 10, with elite special teams (28% power play, 85% penalty kill)
Injury Report and Suspensions
Anaheim Ducks: Forward Mason McTavish is out with an upper-body injury, expected return Jan 29
Forward Troy Terry is out with an upper-body injury, return Jan 29
Forward Leo Carlsson is out with a thigh injury after a procedure, missing 3-5 weeks
Forward Frank Vatrano is dealing with a shoulder fracture, out at least six weeks
No suspensions reported. Likely starter in net: John Gibson (.905 SV%).
Edmonton Oilers: Forward Adam Henrique is out with an undisclosed injury
Forward Kasperi Kapanen is out with an undisclosed injury
No suspensions. Likely starter in net: Stuart Skinner (.910 SV%).
Key Player Matchups
This Pacific Division tilt showcases star power and defensive challenges.
Connor McDavid (Oilers C) vs. Leo Carlsson (Ducks C, out): McDavid’s speed and scoring (32 goals)
vs. Ducks’ replacement depth; transition play key.
Leon Draisaitl (Oilers C) vs. Mason McTavish (Ducks C, out): Draisaitl’s assists (45)
test Ducks’ secondary lines; power play dominance.
Evan Bouchard (Oilers D) vs. Beckett Sennecke (Ducks RW): Bouchard’s shots (142)
vs. Sennecke’s recent hat trick; offensive defense vs. young scorer
Stuart Skinner (Oilers G) vs. John Gibson (Ducks G): Skinner’s consistency vs. Gibson’s experience; goaltending in a high-shot game.
Series History
The Oilers have dominated recently, but the all-time series is close. Overall Head-to-Head: Oilers lead 67-69-2? Wait, from Oilers 67 wins, Ducks 69-63-2 overall, Oilers 63 wins? Inconsistent, but Oilers have edge in goals (385- ? ). Recent Games: Oilers 7-3 in last 10
, including 7-game streak from 2023-2024. Ducks last win: earlier season. Average 6.0 total goals; Oilers 7-3 ATS in last 10; overs in 6 of 10; home team 6-4 in recent matchups.
Betting Trends
Ducks: 4-1 in last 5 games; under in 4 of last 6 road games; 3-2 ATS as underdogs. Oilers: 3-2 in last 5; over in 3 of last 5 home games; 2-3 ATS as favorites. Strong vs. Pacific (4-1 ATS). Series Trends: Oilers 7-3 ATS in last 10 vs. Ducks; over 7 in 3 of 5 recent; home team covers 60%.
Game Odds
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 270
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 25, 2026
