NHL Western Conference Game 3 Preview: Edmonton Oilers (1-1) vs. Anaheim Ducks (1-1)

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Venue: Honda Center — Anaheim, CA

Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT, April 24, 2026

Broadcast: TNT / truTV / Max (per ESPN listing)

Injury Report

Edmonton Oilers

Adam Henrique (C): Day‑to‑day, expected Apr 24 return

Jason Dickinson (C): Day‑to‑day, expected Apr 24 return

Max Jones (LW): OUT until May 9

Anaheim Ducks

Radko Gudas (D): Day‑to‑day, expected Apr 24 return

Ross Johnston (LW): Day‑to‑day, expected Apr 24 return

Team Records

Edmonton Oilers: 41‑30‑11 (19‑16‑6 away)

Anaheim Ducks: 43‑33‑6 (24‑13‑4 home)

Series: Tied 1–1 (Western Conference First Round)

Recent Team Form

Edmonton Last 5

L 6–4 vs ANA

W 4–3 vs ANA

W 6–1 vs VAN

L 2–1 (SO) vs COL

L 1–0 vs LAK

Anaheim Last 5

W 6–4 @ EDM

L 4–3 @ EDM

W 5–4 @ NSH

L 3–2 @ MIN

L 4–3 (OT) vs VAN

Momentum edge: Anaheim, with two wins in their last three and strong road scoring.

Series History (2026 Playoffs)

Game 1: Oilers 4–3 Ducks

Game 2: Ducks 6–4 Oilers

Key Player Matchups

Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid: 48 G, 90 A, 138 pts (league‑leading production)

Goaltending:

Tristan Jarry — 3.32 GAA, .882 SV%

Connor Ingram — 2.60 GAA, .899 SV%

Anaheim Ducks

Cutter Gauthier: 41 G, 28 A, 69 pts

Jackson LaCombe: 48 assists (team leader)

Goaltending:

Lukas Dostal — 3.10 GAA, .888 SV%

Ville Husso — 3.25 GAA, .884 SV%

Matchup focus: McDavid’s elite transition game vs. Anaheim’s heavy forecheck and opportunistic scoring.

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryOilersDucks
Goals For/Game3.443.23
Goals Against/Game3.233.51
Shots For/Game29.730.8
Power Play %30.6%18.6%
Penalty Kill %77.8%76.4%

Edge: Edmonton special teams; Anaheim shot volume.

Betting Trends

Oilers are 1–3 in their last four.

Ducks are 2–3, but averaging 4.0+ goals in wins.

Both previous games hit Over 6.5 goals.

Anaheim is 24–13–4 at home, a strong home‑ice advantage.

Game Odds

Edmonton Oilers              – 130

Anaheim Ducks                 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026

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