Anaheim was led offensively this season by 22-year-old forward Cutter Gauthier, who had 69 points (41 goals, 28 assists) in 76 games. Leo Carlsson, 21, had 67 points (29 goals, 38 assists) in 70 games and rookie forward Beckett Sennecke, 20, had 60 points (23 goals, 37 assists) in 82 games.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game to be played on April 20, 2026 on ESPN.

Can the Ducks' defense contain McDavid and Draisaitl? A star goalie's performance could be the surprising difference-maker.

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives an overview of the Western Conference matchup between Edmonton and Anaheim in the opening round of the postseason

Joel Quenneville was among those who had an extra jump in his step for the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. The Ducks coach could sense the excitement when his team convened at Great Park Ice for their final practice before departing for their first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in eight years.

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t win the Pacific Division, but they may have landed in the perfect spot in the Western Conference playoff picture regardless. After an up-and-down season, the Oilers finished as the No.

When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs. Back then, the Ducks used their veteran lineup to subdue the young,