NHL Western Conference Game 2 Preview: Anaheim Ducks (0-1) vs. Edmonton Oilers (1-0)

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Venue: Rogers Place, 10214 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB Series: Oilers lead 1–0

Venue & Start Time

Arena: Rogers Place, Edmonton

Start Time:

10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT (Apr 22)

02:00 UTC (Apr 23)

Injury Report

Anaheim Ducks

Ross Johnston – Day‑to‑Day

Adam Henrique – OUT

Max Jones – OUT

Edmonton Oilers

No new injuries listed in available sources.

Team Records & Statistical Profile

Regular‑Season Records

Anaheim: 43‑33‑6 (19‑20‑2 away)

Edmonton: 41‑30‑11 (22‑14‑5 home)

Team Stats Comparison

CategoryDucksOilers
Goals For / Game3.233.44
Goals Against / Game3.513.23
Shots For / Game30.829.7
Shots Against / Game28.426.7
Power Play18.6%30.6%
Penalty Kill76.4%77.8%

Recent Form

Ducks – Last 5

Loss, Win, Loss, Loss, Win (in order)

Oilers – Last 5

Win, Win, Loss, Loss, Win

Goaltending Matchup

Anaheim

Lukas Dostal: 30–20–4, 3.10 GAA, .888 SV%

Ville Husso: 3.25 GAA, .884 SV% (backup option)

Edmonton

Tristan Jarry: 18–9–3, 3.32 GAA, .882 SV%

Connor Ingram: 2.60 GAA, .899 SV% (stronger statistical profile)

Key Player Matchups

Cutter Gauthier (ANA) vs. Connor McDavid (EDM)

Gauthier: 69 points, 41 goals

McDavid: 138 points, 48 goals, 90 assists — the league’s most dominant offensive force.

Jackson LaCombe (ANA) vs. Edmonton Forecheck

LaCombe leads Ducks in assists (48) and plays heavy minutes (26:34 in Game 1).

Edmonton’s forecheck forced multiple turnovers in Game 1 (4–3 Oilers win).

Troy Terry (ANA) vs. Oilers’ Top Pair

Terry posted 2 goals, 1 assist in Game 1 — Anaheim’s most dangerous skater so far.

Series History & Game 1 Recap

Game 1 (Apr 20): Oilers 4, Ducks 3 (Final)

Ducks’ top line produced all scoring; depth lines were held scoreless.

Oilers’ speed in transition created mismatches Anaheim struggled to contain.

Betting Trends

Anaheim

19–20–2 on the road.

Defense allows 3.51 GA/G, bottom‑tier among playoff teams.

Edmonton

Elite power play (30.6%) gives them a major edge.

Strong home record (22–14–5).

Totals Trend

Both teams average 3.2+ goals per game, and Game 1 hit 7 total goals.

Over 6.5 is a common market line for this matchup.

Game Odds

Anaheim Ducks                 6.5

Edmonton Oilers              – 198

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 21, 2026